Coord, Continuous Improvement

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International seeks to hire a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Michigan. In this role, you will develop and manage lean manufacturing processes, lead continuous improvement activities, and foster employee engagement across manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and proven skills in Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Join us to make impactful changes in our manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven history of leading manufacturing processes and teams.
• Highly skilled in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage lean manufacturing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in production.
• Facilitate project teams to optimize manufacturing.
• Monitor and adhere to MAFACT score.
• Create new process designs integrating systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiating skills

Leadership and management skills

Problem-solving using statistical process control

Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

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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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, and manages lean manufacturing processes. Leads and facilitates continuous improvement throughout manufacturing worksites to the highest level of effectiveness per the latest standards of WCM. Assists locations in focusing on reducing manufacturing and burden costs. Assesses and eliminates waste and non‑value‑added activities. Strong demonstrated expertise and leadership in standardized work, 5S, Visual Factory, Lean / world class manufacturing WITH the ability to enthusiastically capture employee engagement.

Contributor of various disciplines who works as a change agent for operational excellence. Responsible to manage risk, set direction and lead the way to breakthrough improvement. Assist the operation in making paradigm shifts through continuous improvement activities. Responsible to encourage and stimulate management/employee thinking by posing new ways of doing things, challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies, seek out and pilot new tools, create innovative thinking.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis on overall process and quality improvement.
• Monitors and facilitates MAFACT score and adherence for the plant.
• Develop and manage cross‑functional teams and Continuous Improvement project leaders to meet project objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals, recommend changes where desirable. Provides leadership and support to the team.
• Leads long‑term projects aimed at waste elimination/production efficiencies and establishment of Lean Manufacturing areas in conjunction with manufacturing sites. Subject matter may include plant floor layout, material‑handling routes, service parts, and key future launches.
• Facilitates continuous improvement project teams to continuously improve processes and give support to areas within the organization. Based upon management requests, leads employees through workshops designed to improve work processes to reduce cycle time, inventory, labor hours, scrap, etc.
• Creates and/or facilitates process design changes by integrating new systems and/or processes with existing ones. Provides guidance to Group Leaders and other project staff as needed to develop a team‑based organization focused on project goals and objectives.
• Identify problems in a process, establish and manage projects within the process, evaluate the process and develop potential solutions to improve the process. Apply principles of statistical process control when appropriate. Identifies opportunities for common mistake proofing.
• Develop performance measurement tracking mechanism to support project objectives. Review management reports to ensure projects achieve stated goals and support business objectives. Able to take an organization to the upper/top performers in Magna for MAFACT/WCM.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers, internal Magna personnel and others including potentially suppliers.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to work with peers in a positive, cooperative way and maintain productive relationships with key functional areas.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in support of company management systems and philosophies. Must be able to develop and lead a cohesive team.
• Demonstrated skills in using a variety of tools and the ability to teach these to others.
• Ability to make high impact gains quickly in a lead‑by‑example manner that builds successfully on momentum and value, resulting in the ability to change and impact the plant culture toward true embracing and buy‑in of WCM values and principles.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and a minimum of 5 years experience is required. Specific degree requirements will vary based on area supported but professional and managerial experience including management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment lean capacity will stand out and set a candidate apart.
• Six Sigma Certification or Equivalent.

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.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting