Supervisor

Magna International; Highland Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Michigan seeks a seasoned Assembly & Sequencing leader to drive performance, quality and delivery. You will coordinate staffing, layout production spaces, and coach teams in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role requires a technical or business degree and strong experience with OSHA regulations, MIS and ERP systems. Regular duties include ensuring TS-16949 compliance and leading continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field; 12 years related experience may substitute.
• Implementation knowledge of OSHA health and safety regulations.
• Operational knowledge of management information systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute ideas to meet performance objectives.
• Coordinate use of facilities, equipment, materials and staff to meet objectives.
• Train team leaders and members in teamwork within a positive environment.
• Lead assembly activities to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Track timesheets, attendance, and ensure timely performance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing and address personnel issues promptly.
• Develop ergonomic production layouts to optimize processes.
• Ensure TS-16949 procedures and work guidances are followed.
• Participate in APQP activities for control plans and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement and support requested initiatives.
• Ensure accidents are reported and investigations completed within 24 hours.
• Fill in for Team Leader when needed, and perform other duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing management

Continuous improvement

Synchronous manufacturing

Safety compliance

MS Office

ERP systems

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in technical or business field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

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: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings and offer ideas/suggestions that contribute to meeting the performance objectives for the Assembly & Sequencing Department (See attached list of Performance Objectives).
• Coordinate the utilization of assembly facilities, equipment, materials and employees to meet departmental performance objectives.
• Train team leaders and team members in developing team work skills and team oriented activities in a positive working environment.
• Manage assembly activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of employees to ensure product quality and delivery.
• Track time sheets, attendance records and ensure that all performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate staffing needs and ensure that all personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement ergonomic production layouts to optimize process flows and eliminate non-value added activities through the principles of synchronous manufacturing.
• Ensure strict compliance to all TS-16949 procedures and monitor development and compliance of all work guidances on the floor.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans and work guidances.
• Guide departmental continuous improvement activities and participate as requested.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.
• Fill-in for and perform Team Leader duties when Team Leader is filling in for production team members on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field of study. Twelve years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.
• Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.

Related Work Experience

• Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high volume, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving and people skills.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, the ability to lift up to15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis. Ability to climb stairs is necessary. Good vision at a close distance is required. (See attached sheets for detailed physical description of this position.)

MEHP Training Requirements

You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with MEHP business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and MEHP business operations.

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.

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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.

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