Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

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We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

A self-directed leader who supports, and prioritizes the activities of their assigned manufacturing team, including temporary employees.  Ensures that products produced meet the customer needs in the areas of cost, quality and delivery.  Maintain a safe work environment at all times.  Participates / leads continuous improvement and problem-solving activities in support of the Mafact Production System.  Accountable to shift Supervisor(s) for schedule attainment, yield and labor for each cell within his/her shift.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Safety/5S- Corrects or commends health and safety performance in work area and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions. Ensures employees appropriate training for recognizing hazards associated and specific to their job. Completes safety inspections on a routine basis, and ensures compliance with all Health and Safety as well as ISO14001 policies and procedures.
• Quality- Makes quality-controlled decisions based on established quality standards and checks.  Identifies opportunities for common mistake proofing. Understands quality control plans. Accurately tracks and measures defects. Ensures staff is following and maintaining standardized work.
• Communication- Effectively communicates performance in all aspects of the business including, but not limited to Policy, Safety, Quality, Productivity and General Communications, during pre-shift meetings and team meetings.
• Staffing- Responsible for training of personnel to meet “takt time”, off-line training and relief schedules.
• HR/Training- Development of employees using Training Within Industry and training matrices.  Presents new information to large and small groups.  Administers and applies company policy consistently and fairly.  Has the ability to discipline employees when in need. Responsible for maintaining and developing team morale.
• Improvements- Leads teams through problem solving process, documents issues and identifies solutions that prevent recurrence. Supports Continuous Improvement team in the performance and completion of time studies of operation while developing and performing, with the team, work sequence, standardized work and takt time charting.
• Materials- Leads on-line schedule attainment.  Knowledge and usage of MES related systems and implements visual controls as required. 
• Upward Communications- Tracks and evaluates performance measurable(s) against safety, quality, cost and delivery goals.  Executes appropriate action plans to meet or exceed goals.  Alerts Supervisor(s) of significant variations of goals and expectations to prevent surprises through corrective action, desired performance and proactive communication.
• General- Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
• EHS - Performs all work in compliance with Magna and Magna Engineered Glass Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as all federal, State and local laws; promptly report any hazardous condition or workplace injury to immediate supervisor or EHS designate.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows and implements duties including those specified under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MiOSHA).
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts and hazardous conditions, ensuring all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensures adherence to established quality, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Reviews and adheres to all health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, policies and procedures.
• Responds immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects, incidents or non-compliance issues.
• Ensure training for associates in the safe use of equipment, material, and chemicals they will be using.
• Ensure inspections are completed in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to work with internal contacts at all levels within the organization and represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for successful performance of job duties. 
• Must have understanding of business issues relevant to job and operating procedures and connect these to work priorities to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others through support, training, etc.  Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals usually of a short-term focus.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate team toward goals of a moderate-term focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing and walking 90%; sitting 10%
• Production floor environment, that is loud (hearing protection strongly recommended)
• Willing and able to work 7 days per week, 10-12 hour shifts, during periods of peak customer demand.
• Available to work any shift based on business needs.