Supervisor

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Michigan is seeking a Production Lead. You will oversee department activities, ensuring product quality and safety. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of leadership experience in a production environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to motivate and mentor team members. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is vital for maintaining departmental key performance indicators.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize production activities in the department.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Education

At least 2 years’ experience as a departmental operations Production Lead or equivalent

Basic computer skills and understanding of department scheduling

Tools

BAAN system

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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Position Summary

Leads, supports, and prioritizes the activities of production for all department‑based teams. Guide, mentor, and lead process techs. Ensures that products produced meet the customer needs in the areas of cost, quality, and delivery. Ensures that a safe work environment is always maintained. Monitors department schedule and adjusts changeover team’s priorities to meet required production demands. Control’s labor and adjusts workload to support required manning of departmental areas. Tracks team member’s performance, attendance, and daily activities. Ensures all team goals are met in support of departmental KPI. Provides weekend work schedules to all team members. Participates in continuous improvement activities in support of the Magna Production System.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists lead process techs and auditors in establishing quality standards and checks. Applies principles of statistical process control when appropriate. Identifies opportunities for common mistake proofing.
• Anticipates safety, quality and productivity problems in work area and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions. Ensures employees are appropriately trained in recognizing hazards associated and specific to their job. Holds monthly team meetings, completes safety inspections on a routine basis, and ensures compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures. Leads accident/incident investigations. Promotes 5S activities in all work cells. Supports all TPM activities. Conducts performance appraisals for workers’ performance.
• Staffs to support department schedule and support quoted targets. Maintains vacation, overtime, and break relief schedules. Analyzes weekly/monthly production performance reports and initiates appropriate action. Monitors department schedule and ensures compliance. Uses standardized work as a management tool.
• Presents new information to large and small groups. Administers and applies company policy consistently and fairly. Provides constructive feedback to all employees regularly. Orientates new team members on processes, policies, procedures, and people. Responsible for maintaining and developing team morale.
• Monitors performance goals to target and adjusts. Leads problem‑solving teams. Applies data analysis tools.
• Performs daily audits as directed by System Assurance. Directs Break Relief / Auditors to drive quality and daily operator performance to work standards.
• Supports weekend overtime, directs teams on required manning and weekend activities. Weekends must be run as a normal business day. All quality checks, audits, etc. must be adhered to.
• Complete end of shift paperwork, scrap entry, audit checks, etc.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
• Must be discreet with confidential information.
• Uses the Magna Employee Charter as a guideline to provide fair treatment to all employees.
• Provides daily end of shift report to summarize all relevant activities for the day.
• Provides first response to all problems. Documents problems resolves when possible and follows up with the appropriate resource groups to ensure problems are corrected.

Core Competences

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience as a departmental operations Production Lead; or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization and represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills for successful performance of job duties. Must understand business issues relevant to job and Company operating procedures and connect these to work priorities and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others through support, training, etc. Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals usually of a short‑term focus.
• Successful completion of basic quantitative and verbal tests.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead, manage, prioritize, and deal with many issues at one time.
• Must be able to motivate team toward goals of a moderate‑term focus.
• Understanding of department scheduling, BAAN system and basic computer skills are a must.
• Understanding of TPM and support teams to drive TPM.
• Ability to hold meetings and convey team goals and how they are performing to set goals.
• Ability to accept changes to the business objects and support as needed to balance team and company goals.
• Must be self‑motivated, have demonstrated positive performance record, strong dependability with a proven attendance record.
• Have already completed or will do so in the first (6) months in the position.
  • Job Instruction Training
  • Standardized Work Training
  • Fact Based Problem Solving
  • Ergonomic Training
  • HR 101

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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting