Magna

Automotive

ProductionTeamLead

$75–105k ~AI est. Birmingham, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Production Team Lead at Magna. Skills: Process management, Continuous improvement, Team leadership. Enforce all plant safety rules. Support operating principles”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve department goals; Achieve plant goals; Achieve first time quality; Meet production requirements; Support continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Solve issues; Resolve conflicts; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 50 pounds, Standing for extended periods, Walking for extended periods, Occasional bending, Occasional stooping

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules, Follows and supports operating principles, Follows escalation process when equipment is down, Perform minor correction to equipment, Contact support personnel for machine problems, Respond to all Andon’s per zone, Coordinate correct support group, Ensure daily Pre-Shift inspections completed, Conduct planned inspection audits, Conduct Pre-Shift meetings with team, Complete all necessary documentation, Fills in for Team Members, Ensure all operation documentation is up to date, Routinely make visual inspections of evacuation routes, Conduct daily safety talks, Assign daily work assignments, Monitor work assignments throughout day, Make adjustments to support operations, Maintain open communication, Provide continued support to other departments, Provide feedback to supervisor, Achieve first time quality, Meet production requirements, Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, Immediately attend to all accidents and injuries, Assist supervisor with accident investigation, Follow and comply with all operational procedures, Ensure team complies with policies, Initiate and address corrective actions immediately, Ensure checking tools are in good working order, Ensure checking tools are calibrated, Support leadership for consistent communication, Monitor and maintain good housekeeping, Follow 5S standards, Participate in 5S walks, Support continuous improvement of Safety, Support continuous improvement of Quality, Support continuous improvement of Delivery, Support continuous improvement of Productivity, Develop on-the-job employee training, Facilitate on-the-job employee training, Provide performance coaching to team, Motivate for increased performance, Recognize team contributions, Help coordinate engineering changes, High School Diploma or GED, Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience, Minimum of 2 years leadership role experience

Nice to Have

Casting experience preferred, Manufacturing experience preferred, Leadership role experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Enforce all plant safety rules

Support operating principles

Facilitate Open Door Policy

Encourage open communication

Promote good housekeeping

Address safety concerns

Promote zero injuries

Comply with quality policies

Comply with environmental policies

Support efforts to achieve goals

Follow escalation process

Report machine problems

Report tooling problems

Recommend proposals for improving products

Recommend proposals for improving processes

Recommend proposals for improving systems

Recommend proposals for improving work environment

Encourage employee participation in improvement

Coordinate support groups

Ensure inspections are completed

Communicate safety issues

Communicate quality issues

Communicate production targets

Pass down information

Complete documentation

Record downtime reasons

Distribute EOS report

Fill in for team members

Facilitate production start-ups

Ensure documentation is up to date

Ensure documentation is in correct location

Inspect evacuation routes

Correct safety concerns

Ensure employees sign safety roster

Assign work assignments

Monitor work assignments

Make adjustments to operations

Provide support to other departments

Confront difficult situations

Use negotiation skills

Provide feedback to supervisor

Provide recommendations to supervisor

Ensure efficiency to meet requirements

Ensure QIF is followed

Maintain documentation

Assist supervisor with investigations

Follow up on procedure implementation

Support quality systems

Support customer quality systems

Support continuous improvement

Support lean manufacturing process

Comply with operational procedures

Initiate corrective actions

Address corrective actions

Ensure tools are in good working order

Communicate Magna/Kamtek vision

Foster team ownership

Support group problem solving

Ensure progress toward goals

Acknowledge team accomplishments

Develop employee training

Coordinate engineering changes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Other departments; Leadership

Communication Scope

Open communication; Provide feedback; Provide recommendations; Communicate vision

Full Job Description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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:** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. **Job Responsibilities:** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: 1\. Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. 2\. Follows and supports Kamtek Castings and Magna’s operating principles, including: a. Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all employees equally, fairly, and with dignity and respect without favoritism. b. Open Door Policy – Facilitates the process without fear of reprisal. Solves issues by encouraging two-way, open, and friendly communication. c. C48 – Listens to issues and concerns and responds within 48 hours d. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”. e. Safety First - Leads by example and enforces all of the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard. f. Company quality and environmental policies. g. Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect, without favoritism in accordance with company values. 3\. Supports efforts to ach

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