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All factory jobs have some ups and downs, pros and cons. 
It’s not the worst place to work but they definitely have some improvement needed.
The management only really cares about rate, they don’t focus too much on who is working hard and who isn’t picking up their own slack. I say this because I bust my ace everyday and the only recognition I get is a good job when they see the hourly rate so high.
If they actually focus on making their employees feel comfortable and happy then they wouldn’t have to worry about so many people leaving. 
They’re constantly hiring people because most new hires or even temps will just drop the ball, it’s mind numbing work, tedious and same thing everyday.
The pay isn’t bad at all depending on the shift you work but the thing is, you hardly get a raise and when you do it seems to be the same as everyone else gets, they don’t keep track of your performances unless you mess up and pass a bad part, it’s the end of the world, even if it’s not your fault most likely you get blamed for things you didn’t do.
Some of the team leaders don’t deserve their positions, just hanging out talking to people nothing work related and sometimes you really need your leader to help you with something but they will be no where to be found or on their phone texting which is totally frowned upon if you’re just an ordinary team member..  management could use some tweaking.
Not only that they play favorites ALOT, like if you wanna come in early for OT instead of staying late, most likely they will choose a favorite over you. 
Seems like a lot of bad and ugly things so far haha but no need to worry too much there’s a few Good things too!
The people you work with really make the job worth while, I’ve met some of the nicest and kind hearted people during my time spent at Magna, which is another reason I haven’t left. 
I’m not saying everyone there is great to be around but depending on who you work with it will make or break your shift. 
Yea they have free pop and coffee, work holidays and charity events. Sometimes festive days where they will give away prizes and extra vacation days. 
There’s definitely a lot of good things about the job but just be careful because when you get so good at the job you’re throwing in style points while working, you’ll realize that you’re just wasting your time and efforts, no matter how hard you work or how slow you work, you get paid the same amount, they don’t really give a raise based off of performance and how hard you work which is upsetting to me..
There’s a lot of things they need to fix but for them the only thing that truly matters is if their costumers are happy. Number one priority should be employee happiness.

The management is poor. Honestly, all you really need to know is that  Magna Mirrors does not care about their employers. All they really care about are making parts. Making rate and hitting your number. You can only miss four days a year. Takes six months to forgive a day that you've missed. The attendance policy is very confusing, it goes by a percentage. I do not understand the attendance policy, even people that have been working there longer than I have, don't understand it. I have been there for almost a year and never have been to an orientation. You would think that you'd have an orientation the day before you start? I guess not that doesn't apply to Magna Mirrors.
A typical work day, is very stressful. You never have an material you need to build the car mirrors that are on the schedule. The machines tend to not work. So you'll have hours of downtime. It's difficult to hit number when you don't have the items you need. One line that I was on, always had bad paint. Normally it'll be one tote of bad paint, I was sending back four to five totes a night because of bad paint. It was the packer's fault if you went down for paint. I had a PA yell at me, several times, that it was MY fault that I was down, due to having bad paint. How is it my fault that the Magna Mirrors in Newago was giving me bad paint.
All I learned was that this workplace is not worth it. The only thing that would be worth it, is the pay and benefits. Other than that, I would not recommend this job to anyone.
The hardest part of the job, I don't think this job is very hard to do. Training new people can be very difficult. Especially if they cannot pick up the pace fast enough and have to do half of their job to get parts moving. It's hurtful on the body. If you do one station too long, your hands, wrist, or fingers would start hurting. You're suppose to rotate every two hours, but you can't really rotate if most of the people on your line only know one to two stations up to rate. The company is constantly down your throat about hitting number and making rate every hour. So it's very difficult to train people when they're down your throat and your number is high.
There is nothing really enjoyable about this job. The only thing I can say that is, are the people, sometimes. Depending on the situation.
So, if you're going to work at Magna Mirros, remember that they don't care about you, they just want you to hit number, and I wish you the best of luck.

So i got in as an IT Help Desk Technician with experience from the State of Michigan. Not once did they have any training for me other than having me be the lap dog following my co worker to work on things case by case, but only after a few days of that, and they expect you to be able to do everything, even if you've never had experience in that task before.

The hot environment is bad, but i wasn't so concerned about that. However, i was concerned at how poorly workers were being treated by the higher up management staff. Maintenance techs who are terribly under staffed, and horribly over worked are being yelled at and even degraded on the floor.

But with my experience, my biggest issue personally was the management. My IT manager would not help me to learn about new tasks that i had no experience in, so i would ask my co worker. My co worker was honestly was the only good part of this company. He would help me out as much as possible, then once his knowledge went dry, i was forced to ask the manager, who 

1. Just shouts out the solution to it instead of showing you what to do for it
2. talks down to you as if you're stupid
3. makes comments about you not doing work when researching how to do the tasks he gave you

I was constantly spoken down to. I had issues originally with Zebra printer troubleshooting because i had no prior experience. After working with them on multiple occasions, i learned how to use them and fix them. But when delving out tasks, he made a side comment, "Well your track record for them isn't very good, so i'll  have (co worker name) do it." and just tells you to focus on tickets.

One last thing. As a previous contractor with the State of Michigan, i had administrative access to EVERY Active directory account to change passwords, look up information, troubleshoot any and all issues, install software, etc...   Here, i have NO Network administrative account and am forced to ask my co worker to come help every time i need it, and the manager treated me like a child. I'm glad i started looking for a new job when i did, because this is not a healthy working environment

Unfortunately, my time with the company has been marked by a series of issues that have severely impacted my professional satisfaction and overall well-being.

One of the primary concerns I have is the lack of effective leadership within the organization. The management at Magna Lighting seems disconnected from the day-to-day operations, displaying a disturbing lack of understanding and guidance. It is disheartening to work in an environment where leadership fails to provide clear direction, leading to confusion and inefficiency among the staff.

Furthermore, the company's commitment to employee development and growth appears to be nothing more than lip service. Despite promises of training opportunities and career advancement, I found myself stuck in a stagnant position with minimal support for skill enhancement. The absence of a structured career path has left me feeling undervalued and unappreciated.

The work culture at Magna Lighting is toxic, fostering an environment of mistrust and favoritism. There is a noticeable lack of teamwork, with colleagues often pitted against each other instead of collaborating to achieve common goals. This toxic atmosphere has not only hindered productivity but has also negatively impacted employee morale.

The company's approach to work-life balance is severely lacking. Excessive workloads and unrealistic expectations have resulted in burnout among employees. The constant pressure to meet unrealistic targets has created a stressful work environment that prioritizes quantity over quality.

Lastly, communication within the organization is abysmal. Important information is often not disseminated effectively, leading to misunderstandings and missed opportunities. The lack of transparent communication from management has created an atmosphere of uncertainty, making it challenging for employees to feel secure in their roles.

The pay and benefits are very good. Some hourly employees make more than office and management personnel, especially the skilled trades, and the HR staff is openly resentful about it. Management is very sneaky and backhanded. They'll make promises that they wont keep. They'll treat you like a subhuman imbecile if you're not an engineer or working in the office. HR actually had a man fired on a technicality because one of the generalists didnt like him from an argument she had with him years prior at another completely unrelated job. She actually lied to legal so he would be terminated. The general manager is a crook. He makes the worst possible financial decisions and places the burden of dealing with it on our shoulders by doing things like cutting off air conditioning in the summer months as well as keeping entire departments critically understaffed for months on end. He had a new cafeteria installed which is run by 5 star foods and has demanded that no outside food be brought into the facility. If you want to eat, you'd better eat from the cafeteria which is no better than gas station food and is ridiculously overpriced. The safety staff is a joke. They're so desperate to prove themselves relevant that they'll intentionally cause safety issues like spilling chemichals or opening flammable cabinets so they can take pictures of it and get credit for corrective action. Emphasis on metrics and short term goals is becoming the norm. Management is woefully inept at handling and working with people. Just because you're a good engineer doesnt make you a good leader of people and we suffer because of this daily. Bad employees are allowed to get away with murder because management is afraid of them and they even expect others to pick up their slack in stead of actually holding someone accountable. I'm sure Magna is a good company otherwise.

I’m disappointed they didn’t have brunt coffee.
But for realz though, I’m a college student trying to focus more on my education rather than work. 
I felt like since I had to work 7 days a week I had no life.
I barely saw my family only on the weekends for like 6 hours then it was time to work😞 my hours at Magna felt long and stressful. It’s great if you want money but it takes you away from your life. Even if you work overtime you still have to work the 7 days.
Should I mention that the managers AND team leaders get rotation but you don’t!
Also if you have sister or a brother in the hospital the Flma won’t do ANYTHING. My sister was in the hospital for a month and they wouldn’t let me use it even though she was a immediate family member.
I’m going to put it out there, when she entered the hospital the doctors said she had 3 MONTHS TO LIVE.
Now I didn’t find this out until she was better, but still They should not take my time away from my little sister.
Not having the FMLA and THEY wanted to use all my vacation time without pay I should’ve even have to do this in the first place!!
The mangament is unbelievable. They can’t make up their minds of what they want in this “company” if they can even call it that. Everything keeps moving, and it’s all cramped into a small place where we can even move that much.
So once they get their ”things” together I won’t be going back for a while.
But through all the that ordeal, I will still miss my family. I’ve learned so much from each and everyone of them and I’m going to miss them dearly.
Good luck fams best of luck to you all.❤️

What is the best part of working at the company?
8/25/2023 Magna the best part is that they paid you enough to support a family and always heard your opinions and taught you 1 st their safety regulations in meeting so you could feel safe at your assigned station. Multitasking as individual and as well as team. Respect and dignity for the quality that was expected for each individuals work performance. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Long hours and point system, was very demanding, but Just. Sometimes you have to work harder to keep the unity of a plant. With employees that are struggling in everyday life. Overall working environment must have new rules applied everyday,due to exceeding great performance and establishing 1 Tier sales.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The Stature and Culture are pure in heart with a demand of respect and equal acknowledgement in a City of great people, that deal with great struggles. The Culture is Americans.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Be on time or your day will be long. I always tried to work harder, so others can not feel overwhelmed. Repetition and awareness was difficult after everyone was adjusted in the daily routine. Assembly line sometimes have issues,and work became five S, IT would let us know we're staying till the end of our shift, instead of getting off early,  this would become everyones platu and environment would always change. So again I would work harder to help with the frustration. Usually this would be my day.

It starts out with the promises of getting trained to be prepared for a building they have next to the training facility which will be your full time facility after training. Huge issues always arise when management gets pushy with face masks and forcing workers to work 6 and 7 days a week on a 10 hour shift. You will be told there will be some overtime and your shifts will be 8 hours when you hire in, then you suddenly realize there are on the average of 2 and 3 temps walking off the job daily. Seems like you could never do enough they wanted more!. Also this company is not family oriented such as funerals of a family member and for some individuals the company is not even considerate of working with you with concerns of having children and finding daycares and sitters etc. Some people miss 2 and 3 days a month and continue working and some people miss 1 or 2 days for major family emergencies and they will end their assignment. If you choose to take a position at Magna on a second shift especially, you will be forced to work 6 ten hour days while most dayshift are able to leave on thier scheduled 8 hours and not be mandated to work 10 hours. If you plan on choosing a career where you leave your family for weeks on end and live at the workplace, this may be the job for you! 

This place can never keep employees, so the ones they do have end up working 8-20 hours overtime a week to pick up the slack. This results in a larger paycheck but leads you to have no time to do anything outside of work. You're standing in one place for hours at a time in an environment that stays close to 98F constantly, so it drains you physically and mentally, even though the work itself isn't the most laborious. Having the ability to sit down every now and then, and listening to music would make the days much better, but those aren't allowed. Management is split into Team Leaders who reported to their Section Manager, who reported to the General Management, who reported to the General Manager. We worked closely with our Team Leaders and knew our section Managers, but it was hard to get into contact with anyone above them, so if you had issues with your Team Leaders or Manager, you had to go to HR. I attempted to place several complaints on one of my Team Leaders, just to have them fall on deaf ears multiple times. The pay is really good, but you first need to work through a Temp company to become an official member. Because the work is monotonous, the team members often get to spend a lot of time talking to each other, which leads to increased friendships and drama at the same time. I really enjoyed the pay, location, and simplicity of this job, but I can not see myself working it long-term.

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