Production, Team Leader

Magna International Limited (Hong Kong); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr in the United States (Arizona) is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, supervise operators, and ensure safe, high-quality output on the line. This role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

You will mentor staff, drive lean initiatives, support changeovers, and uphold production schedules while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical education preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Prior team lead, trainer, or leadership experience preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing or high-volume production experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments and prioritize production activities to meet production schedules.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to Production Operators.
• Lead by example through safe work practices, professionalism, and accountability.
• Train, mentor, and cross-train employees on standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Assist with onboarding and employee development.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to Production Supervisors.
• Foster teamwork, engagement, and a respectful work environment.
• Assist with production changeovers and new product introductions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Team development

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical education

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

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:

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Coordinate daily work assignments and prioritize production activities to meet production schedules.


• Provide direction, coaching, and support to Production Operators.


• Lead by example through safe work practices, professionalism, and accountability.


• Train, mentor, and cross-train employees on standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations.


• Assist with onboarding and employee development.


• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to Production Supervisors.


• Foster teamwork, engagement, and a respectful work environment.

Production Operations

• Support daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.


• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or assignments to meet changing production demands.


• Ensure availability of materials, tools, equipment, and workstations.


• Respond quickly to production issues to minimize downtime.


• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, process, and material concerns.


• Support production changeovers and new product introductions.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to standardized work instructions and assembly procedures.


• Promote a “quality built into the process” culture.


• Verify products meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.


• Ensure completion of required inspections and production documentation.


• Escalate quality concerns and support containment and corrective actions.


• Participate in root cause analysis and support internal and customer audits.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.


• Conduct safety observations and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors.


• Ensure proper use of required PPE.


• Report accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety concerns promptly.


• Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S principles.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Basic computer skills.


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and meet physical job requirements.

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical education.


• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience.


• Prior team lead, trainer, or leadership experience.


• Automotive manufacturing or high-volume production experience.
  
• Lean Manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.


• Frequently bend, reach, lift, push, and pull materials.


• Lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.


• Work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed.


• Wear required PPE.

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 Steyr