Assistant Production Manager

Magna International; Liberty, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Basic AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Profit Sharing

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Magna International in Liberty, Missouri is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee a production shift, ensure on-time, quality output, and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and production staff while aligning with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes decision-making, data-driven actions, safety adherence, and employee development across shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent; higher degree a plus.
• Degree in business administration, management, engineering, industrial technology or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise production employees on one complete shift.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; conduct performance reviews.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement; enforce rules.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics and Management.
• Develop standard work instructions for production operations; audit adherence.
• Respond to customer complaints/requests in a timely manner.
• Support succession planning and employee development.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Flexible hours

Education

Grade 12/Equivalent

Related Bachelor/Assoc. degree or experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Assistant Production ManagerApply: Liberty, Missouri, US: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R00262592**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## ## ## **Group Summary:**Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.**Job Responsibilities:*** Oversee the production process making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality* Displays ability to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely, data driven decisions* Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Create and maintain a world class standard for quality workmanship.* Maintain a safe and healthful working environment where zero lost time injuries are the standard of work by all LMV employees.* Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and procedures, promoting and practicing safety first policy, including housekeeping* Maintain a motivated and proud teamwork environment with ownership in workmanship. Encourage two-way, open and friendly attitudes at all times. Be approachable and listen to employees.* Work out and implement standard Work Instructions for production operations and ensure that they are adhered to as well as audited to the appropriate schedule.* Monitor the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.* Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics and Management.* Promote, encourage, and educate ownership mindset to all production and support functions.* Participate and develop in active succession planning.* Respond to Customer Complaints/Requests/Concerns within a timely manner.* Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.* Conducting regular talks with Production employees on their individual job performances with helpful work-related feedback during reviews (individual corrective action plans).* Production employees receive timely performance reviews annually.* Deal fairly, with dignity and respect, with all employees.* Resolve and help employees with their concerns.* Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to those employees who do not follow plant rules.* Conduct communication meetings with all departments discussing issues within the work areas.* Determine and implement improvements to the production process.* Monitors scrap material costs and finds ways to improve and minimize.* Ensures rework is complete and quarantine is kept to an acceptable operating level.* Be on call 24 hours per day for emergencies.* Responsible for adhering to OSHA and EPA regulations.* Actively participate in the cross-management team in achieving world class performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement activities.* Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.* Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company core values.* Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Supervisory Responsibilities:*** Manage and supervise production employees in a production environment.* Manages one complete shift consisting of Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and direct production employees.* Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.**Education and/or Experience:*** Grade 12 education or equivalent.* Degree in business administration, management, engineering, industrial technology or related field or combination of education and experience.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Ability to problem solve.* Intermediate computer skills required.* Ability to communicate with others, both verbal and written.* Able to prepare, read, write and interpret reports, instructions, procedures and business correspondence.* Able to clearly and effectively respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers.* Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* Able to work flexible hours to be available to three shifts.**Physical Demands:*** Continuous walking or standing.* Lift 50 pounds.* Repetitive motion.**Benefits:*** Health Insurance / Dental Insurance / Vision Insurance Day One* Basic Life Insurance* Basic AD&D Insurance* Paid Vacation & Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement* 401K* Profit Sharing (must be eligible)* Employee Referral Program#LI-JK1## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. ## ## **AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. ## **Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team. **Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent