Spvr, Materials

Magna-International-6df39721; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking a Materials Supervisor to oversee daily operations, coordinate inbound/outbound material flow in a JIT facility, and manage manpower requirements. The role emphasizes process improvement, safety, and adherence to standard work practices to maintain efficiency and quality.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in materials supervision (or 5+ years in materials leadership in auto manufacturing), plus excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit)
• Minimum of two (2) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience in a tier‑one automotive manufacturing facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; team oriented; leadership; problem‑solving; safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of the Materials department’s Team Leaders, Sequencer/Tuggers, and Forklift Truck Drivers.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates inbound/outbound movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.
• Manages manpower requirements and attendance/time-off records.
• Performs and leads process improvement projects (productivity, quality, ergonomics).
• Ensures adherence to standardized work processes, policies, and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Powered Industrial Truck Permit

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Manufacturing software

Job description

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

• Supervises daily activities of the Materials department’s Team Leaders, Sequencer/Tuggers, and Forklift Truck Drivers.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates all inbound, outbound movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.
• Assists the Materials Superintendent in determining and managing appropriate manpower requirements.
• Assists in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.
• Participates and leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.
• Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and rotation schedules.
• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
• Monitors, maintains, and records employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time‑Off Policies (e.g., vacation, medical day, bereavement, jury duty, etc.).
• Records approved time‑off requests in E‑Time, and ensures required time‑off requests with supporting documentation are processed completely and timely.
• Provides timely feedback on work performance, including but not limited to safety/housekeeping, quality/accuracy, quantity, attendance/punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork/communication, and judgment/comprehension.
• Ensures timely completion of performance reviews based on the established schedule.
• Other duties assigned as required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred. Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit)

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience in a tier‑one automotive manufacturing facility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments. Excellent problem‑solving and leadership skills. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software. Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills. Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Work performed in an office and/or manufacturing plant environment. Normal mobility to move around an office and/or manufacturing environment required. Must be able to perform work on a computer. Continuously walks and stands. Frequently performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, and lifts and carries material/parts up to thirty (30) lbs. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

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

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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