Team Leader - SMT

Magna International Limited; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics is seeking a production-oriented team member to support cross-functional operations on the production floor. You will train colleagues, perform quality checks, and help sustain standardized work processes to ensure high-quality automotive electronic products.

The role requires the ability to multitask, follow safety policies, and respond to production challenges with effective problem-solving. Overtime and weekend work are possible to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to learn and perform all team jobs.
• Supports safety policies in assigned area.
• Maintains confidentiality and proper business etiquette.
• Knows the importance and application of OEE.
• Communicates effectively with team members, supervisors, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Train and update assigned employees on production processes and procedures.
• Perform quality checks using measuring devices to ensure product quality.
• Compute data to verify product quality and IPC compliance.
• Support supervisors in staffing and addressing vacancies.
• Lead problem-solving processes and document improvements.
• Provide direction to the team to achieve production goals.
• Maintain standardized work instructions and time studies with the team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Multitask & prioritize

Safety policy compliance

Standardized work

OEE knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

A member of the work team with cross-functional responsibilities provides support to assigned team assuring quality products are produced which meet the customer needs. In support of production activities assures that standardized work is in place and followed. Provides direction to assigned team(s), makes decisions on how to best utilize resources to achieve goals, and supports supervisors by providing input and regarding individual and team performance. Facilitates work team success in areas of problem solving, issue resolution, continuous improvement and training to support achieving objectives. Ensures that a safe work environment is maintained at all times. Must be accessible to the production floor and be able to perform all the jobs on the assigned team to cover unplanned absences or relief. The work pace is fast and the individual is expected to react to a variety of people and production related situations. Flexibility, calmness, and an ability to perform under pressure is expected. Overtime is required to include weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Capable of learning and performing all team jobs.
• Must support safety policies and practices that apply to assigned area.
• Maintains confidentiality and practices proper business etiquette while on the job.
• Can successfully complete a SWA.
• Knows the importance and application of OEE.
• Can effectively use conflict mediation and follow the proper escalation process when dealing with personal matters.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn basic PM and minor machine adjustment.
• Must be self-motivated and can interpret data for corrective actions.
• Demonstrated positive performance record.
• Ability to make production rates and quality standards.
• Able to operate/utilize all job-related equipment. Equipment may include drivers, hand tools, computer
• Proven experience working with cross functional teams to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other employees.
• Knowledge/experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Train and update assigned employees to operate production processes equipment, department, and plant procedures. Develops a rotation schedule and ensures it is followed.
• Works in cell area when needed for business need.
• Performs quality checks in assigned area utilizing measuring and gauging devices to assure quality products are produced.
• Ability to comprehend IPC. Calculates and collects data to insure quality of the product.
• Verifies attendance and recommends solutions for filling vacancies to Supervisor.
• Provides first response to line problems. Documents problems, resolves when possible and follows up with the appropriate resource groups to ensure problems are corrected.
• Facilitates teams through the problem solving process, documents efforts using Fact-Based Problem Solving methodologies and identifies solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Coaches and instructs team members to desired production performance using the job instruction methods.
• Trains and oversees training of team members according to standardized work and job instruction methods. Assists supervisors in maintaining team training records.
• Develops job breakdown and standardized work processes with team. Performs time studies of operations while developing and performing with the team work sequence, standardized work and takt time charting.
• Works with team to assure build sequence follows documented standardize work.
• Facilitates efficient meetings to foster continuous improvement in the assigned areas.
• Verifies that proper part numbers and labels are used throughout assigned area.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance and minor machine adjustments.
• Understands safety policies and practices that apply to assigned area and verifies safe work practices are followed.
• Monitors and maintains 5S in the workplace. Corrects areas that need attention.
• Provides daily update on all relevant work to Supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor investigates accident reports.
• Supports supervisor to provide direction to the entire work team and/or individuals within the work team to support achieving production goals.
• Use required personal protective equipment or devices where required
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to twist at the waist and to bend at the knees or waist.
• Possible exposure to atmospheric conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and varying temperatures.
• Standing for 8-hour shift
• Regularly Required: repetitive movement of hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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 Electronics