Production Supervisor

Magna International Limited; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a proactive supervisor to oversee daily production operations and drive efficiency in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and process improvement within a global automotive supplier.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of supervisory experience, strong Office skills, and knowledge of JIT/MRP systems. You will mentor staff and align with Magna policies while delivering high productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with two years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.
• Knowledge of Just-In-Time (JIT) communication systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and support operational objectives in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, organized, and professional work environment.
• Lead and develop employees through open communication, fair and consistent policy administration, performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving first-run quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental standards by conducting training, inspections, investigations, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Magna Employee Charter principles, Quality and Material Management Systems, ISO 14001 requirements, and company objectives while supporting high productivity and positive EOS results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, organized, and professional work environment.
• Lead and develop employees through open communication, fair and consistent policy administration, performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving first-run quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental standards by conducting training, inspections, investigations, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Magna Employee Charter principles, Quality and Material Management Systems, ISO 14001 requirements, and company objectives while supporting high productivity and positive EOS results.

Skills

Microsoft Office

JIT knowledge

MRP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

Just-In-Time (JIT) systems

MRP systems

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:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, plus two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.

• Knowledge of Just-In-Time (JIT) communication systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively lead teams and support operational objectives in a manufacturing environment.

• Supervise daily production operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, organized, and professional work environment.

• Lead and develop employees through open communication, fair and consistent policy administration, performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Drive operational excellence by improving first-run quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental standards by conducting training, inspections, investigations, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace.

• Ensure compliance with Magna Employee Charter principles, Quality and Material Management Systems, ISO 14001 requirements, and company objectives while supporting high productivity and positive EOS results.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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 Seating