Production Team Lead - Montezuma - C

Magna International; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, Cosma Group, is seeking a Team Leader to direct production area work flow and support operators in machine operation and quality inspections. The role emphasizes safety, Kaizen participation, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to obtain forklift and crane certifications, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in a general factory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain TWI 10-hour certification.
• Ability to obtain fork truck license and to operate overhead crane.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set direction and make decisions.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from various groups.
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work and parts flow in their production area.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE at all times.
• Assist as team lead in other departments when needed.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with supervisor.
• Train operators on standardized work, machine operations and quality inspections.
• Review performance and analyze issues to improve operations.
• Report non-conforming parts to area supervisor.
• Execute daily 5S checks and verify safety equipment.
• Coordinate support groups to resolve equipment downtime.
• Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck license

Overhead crane operation

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

• Summary: The Team Leader will direct the work and parts flow in their respective production area and assist employees in the operation of their equipment.
• Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns to promote an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard
• Be available in the work area at all times to assist employees in his/her work and provide coverage when an employee needs to temporarily leave work area
• Assist as team lead in other departments when needed
• Assist the supervisor in conducting pre-shift meetings
• Train operators on standardized work, machine operations and quality inspections
• Follow-up with each employee weekly to ensure standardized work is being followed and report results, issues and corrective actions to Area Supervisor/Production Manager
• Review hour by hour performance, take appropriate actions to correct issues and analyze repetitive issues using problem solving techniques
• Perform minor corrections to equipment or ensure proper personnel are notified
• Report any non-conforming parts to area supervisor
• Perform daily audits of work area for 5S and safety guards and verify safety equipment is working. Sign-off safety checklists
• Follow escalation process when equipment is down
• Respond to all Andon’s per zone and coordinate correct support group
• Participate in kaizen events
• Monitor and assist employees with logging into their equipment and accurately reporting downtime, scrap and other when needed
• Set-up validation
• Communicate issues to area supervisor or department manager
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
• Foster positive working relationships with all personnel of the division
• Recommend proposals for improving products, processes, systems and work environment through the Continuous Improvement process and encourage employees to participate in the process as well
• Lead by example to other employees in attendance and good work performance and by displaying positive behaviors.
• Follows and supports Magna Body & Chassis’ and Magna’s operating principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirect supervision of hourly employees in designated area

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to obtain TWI 10-hour certification
• Ability to obtain a fork truck license and to operate overhead crane
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to set direction and make decisions
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

Per functional job description of the area assigned

Environmental Conditions

General factory environment

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

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. Learn more about us: Sustainability Innovation Interview‑Tips