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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.
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain 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 Powertrain.
Objective: To lead and engage all Team Members effectively to achieve established business targets and improvements of OEE results. Support the Supervisor in achieving performing targets and objectives. Assume the leadership role when the Supervisor is not on duty.
Responsibilities, Duties and Authority:
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Ensures good communication with all Team Members.
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Establish and maintain a positive, collaborative team environment.
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Drives 5S and work cell safety performance to achieve a green status every month.
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Engages Team Members to improve ergonomically layout of work stations.
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Improving OEE by engaging all Team Members and applying lean manufacturing theories.
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Follow the LSW established for this leader position.
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Ensures all Team Members are effectively trained via the TWI JI method.
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Lead and facilitate Kaizen Events engaging Team Members.
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Provide feedback to Team Members’ concerns within 48 hours.
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Facilitate the implementation of employee suggestions including 24-hour response.
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Escalate all open issues not addressed in a timely manner by support functions to the Supervisors within 48 hours.
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Conducts weekly audits of Team Members to follow Standardized Work (SWI) as documented. Ensures that Team Members can recite SWI and corrects as needed.
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Audit 5S and continuously improve 5S by engaging Team Members.
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Audits hourly work cell performance and takes action if performance is below standard to ensure that shift targets are met.
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Ensure that team meets established production objectives for SQTCM. (Safety, Quality, Timing, Cost and Motivation).
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Apply Job Relations (JR) training to establish world class relations between Leadership and Team Members.
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Performs LPA’s and other audits as assigned.
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Facilitates pre-shift meetings (L1) to ensure Team Members have the information they need to achieve the daily objectives.
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Facilitates and reports out in (L2 and L3) Supervisor and Operations meetings on work cell performance.
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Ensure that all documentation in the work cell is maintained, up to date and that Team Member understand the information and the purpose of the information provided.
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Ensure Team Members are cross trained for at least 5 jobs Audit and sign off that all safety checks were completed.
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Perform periodic quality checks to support Operators with the objective to allow Operators to produce parts and maintain SWI focus and high OEE.
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Is available in the production area at all times to be able to respond immediately to Team Members call for help (Andon) with the main goal of assisting the Team Member overcome the problem to preserve output for the customer.
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Fill in temporarily for Team Members that are absent or need to leave the line (ex. bathroom break, etc.)
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Perform the start of shift activities of; 1. Review of previous shift information regarding safety, quality, and productivity issues, 2. Make work assignment adjustments based on absenteeism, training, etc. 3. Walk the production area to confirm 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply conditions are to standard, 4. Facilitates pre-shift Team Member Tier 1 meeting and end of shift activities of; 1. Prepare safety, quality and productivity communication information for next shift, 2. Check that 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply conditions are to standard at end of shift.
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Participate in changeover activities.
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Participating in the maintenance, training, and continuous improvement of Team Member Standardized Work.
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Reviews hour-by-hour performance at the work station hourly at a minimum and takes action to solve problems that impact performance, reports out first hour performance to the Group Leader (Supervisor) at the Tier 2 shop floor meeting along with any issues that will prevent the Team from reaching their goal.
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Observes each Team Member once per week (once every 2nd week for cycle times over 2 minutes, which includes long cycle work) performing standardized work to ensure it is being performed correctly, immediately addresses abnormalities and documents the results.
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Understands and can present the status of at least one problem solving (follows PDCA methodology) activity that he/she is leading at the Tier 3 meeting on the shop floor with production support group members.
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Is knowledgeable of the SQTCM improvement targets for their team and can demonstrate with documentation that the team is working on achieving measurable improvements
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Participate in continuous improvement activities outside of current location of responsibility to improve capability and skills.
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Review active Quality Alerts and ensure the team is aware of the issues.
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Must be competent to train new and existing direct reports. Mentors, coaches and trains Team Members with TWI method utilizing JES documents and SWI charts.
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Ensure that only trained operators are assigned to jobs.
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Complete A3 problem solving and Mishit 8D reports as necessary.
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Ensure proper labeling identification and disposition of products.
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Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
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Operate the hi-lo, crane and any other equipment required to transfer equipment.
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Investigate and implement counter measures for shift incidents along with appropriate departments (Die Setters, Tool & Die Repair, Maintenance and Quality Auditors).
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Responsible to drive the team to improve and maintain communication between departments and shifts.
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Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF16949, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook.
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Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and lockout/tagout.
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Attends and participates in the Fast Response, Mafact and Departmental meetings.
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Directs, develops, mentors and coaches all direct reports.
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Commitment to quality and a safe and healthful work environment for all employees. Drive stop and fix safety culture.
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Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating Team Members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee’s Charter and Common Values, which includes a commitment to fair treatment and a safe and healthful workplace.
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Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business. Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits Cost saving improvement suggestions, CIP’s.
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Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
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.
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If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Regular / Permanent
Magna Powertrain
