Logistics Material Handling Area Leader

Magna-International-6df3972; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Magna International's Cosma division in Liberty, MO is seeking a Lean Manufacturing professional to lead material-flow optimization on the B shift (Tue–Fri, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM). You will develop and revise VSMs, recalibrate Kanban, and coordinate with Production, Engineering and Quality to meet plant requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining ERP/WMS updates, managing Kanban levels, conducting cycle counts, 5S, safety investigations, while coaching team members and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Lean, Kanban, JIT and high-volume logistics.
• APICS certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Continue development and revisions of VSM to improve material flow.
• Define and recalculate Kanban sizes between Supermarkets and shop floor.
• Monitor Kanban levels and take proactive actions to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate Kanban requirements with Production, Engineering and Quality.
• Maintain ERP/WMS updates and ensure Kanban functionality.
• Operate and supervise mobile plant equipment (forklifts, AMRs).
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks.
• Present AMR mission results and propose route optimizations.
• Ensure 5S and training compliance; support manpower planning.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and enforce安全 practices.
• Coordinate engineering change activity on shop floor affecting material flow.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Management

Kanban

JIT

Logistics

RFID

Microsoft Office

Value Stream Mapping

Data analysis

APICS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree / 6 years experience

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

AMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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:B Shift:Tuesday - Friday5:00 PM - 5:00 AMWhat You'll Do:Continue development and revisions of VSM (Value Stream Map) to identify opportunities for improvement in Material Flow.Define and recalculate Kanban sizes for each component between Supermarkets and shop floor as required.Monitor performance of Kanban levels and take pro-active actions to solve problems and mitigate risk attributable to these levels and the corresponding assembly cells.Interact closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to effectively plan and execute Kanban requirements to support Plant requirements.Coordinates and implements effective material handling techniques to assure material availability while achieving defined Kanban levels.Cycle counts as required.Responsible for shop floor communication systems execution.Maintain WMS and Kanban functionality updates in ERP.Responsible for mobile equipment in the Plant such as forklifts, tuggers, AMRs, etc.Resolve technical issues, supervise, and validate the completion of deployed AMR missions throughout shiftPresent technical AMR mission results and provide recommendations for AMR route delivery optimizationApprove changes in Kanban levels.Conducts material handling and flow analysis; responsible for material flow within the plant, plant layouts, new equipment layout and warehousing requirements.Conduct pre-shift meetings to review indicators, open issues and concerns as well as communicate quality alerts.Develop Team Members through coaching and mentoring.Establish and maintain effective communications with all departments.Participate in manpower planning and recruiting.Promote accountability through application of the progressive discipline policy.Ensure training for Team Members as outlined in the training matrix.Conduct accident / incident investigations.Control Kanban cycles, coordinate and organize annual inventory counts for assigned area/division as required.Responsible for the coordination of all engineering change activities on the shop floor impacting material flow.Assure that 5S activities are conducted daily and necessary communication is in place for the handling of special projects or situations.Assure that work instructions are available and current for all job positions.Act as Hostler Driver performing duties of that role as needed.Follows and supports LMV Automotive Systems and Magna’s operating principlesSupervisory Responsibilities:Material HandlersCycle CountersLogistics ClerksQualifications:Bachelor’s degree and/or 6 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Thoroughly knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Kanban, JIT and Logistics manufacturing high volume tangible goods.APICS certification desired.Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong skills in Value Steam Mapping.Strong analytical skills, excellent at managing data at the detail level.Business acumen and ability to exercise sound judgment in the course of executing daily responsibilities.Creative thinker, able to implement and/or lead process improvement activity.RFID knowledge in implementation and operation.Able to address and resolve ambiguity; prioritize, multi-task and work independently.Proficient in leading pull implementations at various levels of the Supply Chain (External and Internal Suppliers).High Experience working with FIFO, PFEP, and other Lean or continuous improvements concepts and practices are highly desired; prefer candidates who have previous experience with kaizens.Physical Demands:Continuous walking, standing, and sittingRepetitive lifting up to 55 lbs.Environmental Conditions:General factory environmentBenefits:Benefits Available Day OneHealth, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation and Holidays401(k)Profit Sharing (eligibility requirements apply)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramLife Insurance and AD&D Coverage#LI-JK1Awareness, 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 DisclosureAs 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 / PermanentGroup:Cosma International