Team Leader 1

Magna International Limited; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Michigan seeks a manufacturing team leader to direct daily operations, uphold safety standards and drive quality across shifts.

The role requires hands-on coaching, adherence to ISO/IATF procedures, and collaboration with production to meet schedules while minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of 5S and workplace organization.
• Understanding of ISO/IATF quality systems.
• Ability to coach and mentor operators.

Responsibilities

• Direct the team in your assigned work area on safety, quality and attainment issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality procedures, work instructions and standards; ensure compliance with ISO/IATF.
• Follow safety rules and enforce discipline as needed; manage overtime allocation and staffing.
• Perform basic quality checks, print first articles, and record hourly counts.
• Support training of new operators and cover breaks to minimize downtime.

Skills

Safety leadership

Quality management

5S

Coaching

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 visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct the team in your assigned work area on safety, quality and attainment issues.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions and standards. Understands Magna Mirrors Holland's quality policy and assures compliance with ISO/IATF systems.
• Follow all safety rules including but not limited to: wearing cut resistant gloves, ear plugs , safety glasses , ID Badge as needed and enforce discipline through corrective action recommendations to the Supervisor, after counseling the employee.
• Print 1st articles, scrap sheets, and get hourly counts.
• Plan and organize work sequence in such a manner to ensure smooth flow through the department and the meeting of schedules.
• Assures the quality of product through the visual inspection, gages, and other various measuring techniques.
• Reviewing downtime, scrap, and team efficiency and make recommendations for improvement.
• In the Supervisor's absence, acts as back-up for the Supervisor, determines allocation of overtime and submit requests for OT approval and assign employees to work cells/machines daily.
• Ensure rotation and policies are followed within coverage area, perform housekeeping activities, work on lines covering for unplanned breaks to reduce downtime, as needed.
• Report all incidences to your supervisor immediately and, when applicable, completes their portion of incident/accident/witness reports.
• Communicates all concerns to Supervisor.
• Responsible for staging and setup of equipment, materials, and products for on-coming shift.
• Maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of the area (5S).
• Must be able to troubleshoot and move to different areas within the same focus factory.
• Assists in the training of new operators in the area using the Magna required JI Training.
• Relieve Operators for breaks as needed.
• Responsible to make basic quality calls based on customer standards.
• Coach and counsel employees through performance concerns.
• May be required to perform other miscellaneous duties at the request of the supervisor.

You will be responsible for performing those duties listed above and responsibilities assigned to you by your manager or his/her designees.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That is 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