Maintenance Team Lead-4

Magna International; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Cosma International is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician with leadership responsibilities to maintain and upgrade facility systems, including HVAC units and supporting equipment. The role requires coordinating with multiple departments to meet performance targets, applying root-cause analysis, and guiding contractors while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings HVAC knowledge, strong organizational skills, and 5+ years in facilities/building maintenance,

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge with industry experience
• Ability to lead and coordinate maintenance teams
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain all facility equipment including compressors, chillers, HVAC units, exhaust & supply fans.
• Lead and report departmental progress to achieve goals and supervise daily operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, HR and material control to meet targets.
• Apply root cause analysis to safety, quality, timing, and cost issues; enforce MSSC and Magna policies.
• Participate in APQP and new project support; monitor KPI results for continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of equipment; supervise contractors and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Math skills

Communication

Education

Technical Training: HVAC, NFPA 70E, ICM

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:

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:

• Maintain all facility equipment including, compressors, chillers, HVAC units, exhaust & supply fans

• The Facilities Team Leader reports directly to theFacilities Supervisor and is responsible to provide communication and reporting of the Department progress/results in achieving divisional goals, and the regularoperation of the department.

• Establishesand maintainseffective communications/interaction with all Departments, includingbut not limited to engineering,quality assurance, production, HR and material control support groups to achieve established targets.

• Conductsall business activity in a professional manner consistent with the positive leadership practices of building trust, empowerment, and competitiveness, with emphasis on personal responsibility. Follows and sets a positive example of MSSC Leadership daily. Deals with issues andproblems in a positive fashion

• Utilizes all equipment and manpower to achieve the most effective results. Manpower and equipment utilization are meeting or exceeding expected results/targets

• Co-ordinates preventative maintenance with maintenance technical groupand production planning

• Orders materials required for repair, modification, installation, and maintenance of equipment. Abides byMSSC’sPurchasing Policy

• Participatesin quotations and followsup related to new projects

• Assigns competent trade and follows upwith inter-department requests

• Provides direction and oversees that contractors adhere to MSSCplant policies and procedures.

• Utilizesmaintenanceprogram/databaseensuringaccuratedata is enteredto determine proactive courses of action.

• Supports daily PM assignments, does follow-up and monitors PM schedule.

• Regularly monitorsscoreboards to observe where issues are occurring, and thatmaintenanceoffersassistance and support toproductionteam members; Respondsto Andon based on the escalation process,as required.

• Quality issues or concerns within their area of responsibilityare dealt with by applying root cause analysis, in an effective manner.

• Assists with repair, modification, and installation activities with other maintenance personnel (when required).

• Participates in the design and/or redesign of new or used equipment.

• Participates in the APQP process related to new product.

• Monitors and shares KPI results with employees to encourage continuous improvement results. KPI’s are monitored through daily methods. KPI results are reviewed regularly using a variety of means i.e. pre-shift and department meetings, postings and one on one.

• Works with employeeproductionteam to minimize/reduce waste to achieve company objectives. Efforts towards minimizing/reducing waste shows a reduction in Departmental KPI’s

• Participates in the development of thedepartment action plan and leads their team to achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives in alignment withMagna Structures St Clair (MSSC)business plan.

• Promotes/recommends continuous improvement suggestions including environment, people, processes and equipment/machinery.

• Assists in the development of procedures and methods which improveSafety, Quality, Timing, Cost and Motivation.

• Makes decisions in the scope of their responsibilities that is in the best interest of the department,MSSCand Cosma/Magna.

• Ensures confidentiality in all matters pertaining toboth business and employee relations.

• Participates indepartment meetings to communicate Safety, Quality,Timing, CostandMotivationinformation and to promote involvement in issues affecting employees or their work areas.

• Participates in manpower requirements planning, overtime scheduling, and assists with capacity planning to meet future objectives.

• Ensures fairness and encourages and participates in the Open-Door Resolution Process for employee relation issues.

• Effectively builds and fosters high performing teams by ensuring teamwork within theirarea.

• Conductsinvestigations intoall non-conformance to Company polices/procedures/rules/regulations and appliesthe applicable corrective action.

• Ensuressuppliersare performing work safely while in their work areas/zones when applicable.

• Complies with, supports and models MSSC’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution,Operational Principles, and all applicable laws and regulations governing a manufacturingenvironment.

• Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001).

• Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the department. Ensures all employees are adhering to all safety rules and regulations and problem-solving issues that arise in the area of safety and ergonomics.

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.

• Keeps work area clean andorganized.

• Other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• HVAC Knowledge – Preferably with Trane and AAON experience
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload.
• Strong organizational, time management, planning, written,computerand verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening,

Communication,and presentation skills inall aspects of the job function

• Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to cost andanalysedata
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment to meet customer requirements
• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members
• Able to appreciate and maintain proper levelof confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some of the physical demands of this position include standing for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down staircases, occasional lifting, and occasional stooping and bending.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:

Some of the equipment and tools used are Power &hand tools, aerial lifts,forklift/tugger,computers, various software.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a sound knowledge and understanding of building codes specifically around structural specifications.
• Must have demonstrated experience and understanding of mechanical equipment and operational principles of mechanical components and systems

EDUCATION:

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

HVAC, NFPA 70E, ICM

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 8 years Industrial Electrician

Minimum 5 years Facilities/Building Maintenance

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

Group:

Cosma International