Production Team Leader -2nd Shift PACCAR

US Diversity Job Search; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per.h

Onsite cafeteria

Annual events

Onsite Nurses' office

Onsite Mother's room

Job summary

Magna Cosma International in Piedmont, SC is hiring for a production operator role focused on leading daily production activities, coordinating manpower, and ensuring clear shift hand-offs.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA standards, and achieving first-time quality while meeting delivery targets. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a forklift license, and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold or be able to attain forklift license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to work in various locations within and outside the plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities by coordinating manpower and assigning work.
• Ensure safe operations by enforcing standards and conducting safety talks.
• Drive production performance by operating equipment and monitoring inventory and quality.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and work instructions.
• Coach and develop team members through on-the-job training and feedback.
• Support continuous improvement through corrective actions and lean/5S activities.
• Foster cross-functional communication and teamwork across shifts.

Skills

Forklift license

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead daily production activities by coordinating manpower, assigning work, facilitating pre-shift meetings, managing break relief, and ensuring clear shift hand-off communication.
• Ensure safe operations by enforcing Magna/OSHA standards, conducting pre-shift inspections and safety talks, maintaining evacuation routes, and responding immediately to accidents and investigations.
• Drive production performance by operating equipment as needed, supporting start-ups, monitoring WIP and inventory, achieving first-time quality, and meeting efficiency and delivery targets.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, including hourly production data, downtime tracking, performance reporting, and up-to-date work instructions.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through on-the-job training, performance feedback, and skills development; provide recommendations on training and performance needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by administering corrective actions, participating in lean/5S activities, coordinating engineering changes, and promoting quality and innovation.
• Foster strong cross-functional communication and team leadership by supporting company vision, resolving issues objectively, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring consistent execution across shifts.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• Must currently hold or be able to attain a forklift license.
• Must exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral.
• Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to work in various locations within and outside the plant.
• Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Able to work in various areas/locations within and outside the plant.

WHY WORK HERE

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $27.65 - $30.63 annual salary

VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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