Production Lead

Magna International; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Team Leader to supervise daily manufacturing activities and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate with shift teams, ensure safety standards, and support meeting production goals.

The role requires strong communication, fluent English, and a high school diploma or GED. You will lead by example, maintain a productive, safe work environment. This is a full-time position with opportunity for growth within Magna Exteriors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leader must supervise daily manufacturing activities and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with shift teams to meet production goals.
• Enforce health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Lead and motivate team members to maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication skills

English Fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Supervisor and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB

• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated abilities to communicate with other department team members as well as the Decostar management team.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to motivate employees in achieving goals.

MAIN DUTIES

• Team Leader must be capable of performing all the duties as detailed in team member job description.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives.
• Follow and enforce Health and Safety guidelines.
• Follow and lead team members in following the Control Plan on a daily basis to ensure that our operating process is consistent with the procedures for the Department.
• Oversee overtime equalization and ensure distribution of overtime is administered per policy.
• Maintain team member attendance records and report absenteeism concerns your Manager in a timely manner.
• Complete employee reviews as required and provide feedback to the team members on their performance on a continuing basis.
• Facilitate daily informational meetings at start of shift with team members to ensure the success of the continuous improvement activities towards meeting the departmental objectives.
• Ensure all team members have received required training necessary to meet the quality objectives of the Control Plan.
• Ensure all tools and equipment necessary for the job are available and in proper working condition at all times.
• Maintain adequate manpower at all times necessary to complete all the departmental activities for each product according to the scheduled requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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: Magna Exteriors

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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