Business Unit Manager

About the Role

Your Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all activities within the Factory Focus area to execute a production plan that ensure operations meet quality, cost, delivery, and safety goals. 
• Provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to the organization.
• Effectively balances needs of production with new product introduction.
• Coordinates manufacturing, product development an procurement resources to assure that labor, material and support services are known and sufficient to achieve the sales plan.
• Champions the introduction of improved business/manufacturing methods while driving continuous improvement and waste elimination activities within the focus team - reduce the cost of daily operations.
• Develops and manages cross-functional operations leadership teams to meet business objectives.

Who we are looking for

• Possess high degree of knowledge in manufacturing, operations, process design, systems and quality.
• Well developed and proven leadership style with the ability to mentor, coach, counsel and train toward long term departmental goals while working in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to groups of diverse educational backgrounds. 
• Demonstrated project and program management skills and proven financial capabilities to maintain quality, cost and timing of programs.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - preferably in manufacturing or engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years prior experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Experience working on a paint line.

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.

Site Benefits

• Wellness initiatives 
• 13 paid company Holidays and competitive vacation plan
• 401k matching program plus 401k company paid base contribution
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage options, pay for the ones you need!
• Internal development opportunities

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