Production Manager

Role Summary

As a seasoned leader with a track record of motivating and developing teams you will lead the production operations in a fast paced manufacturing environment ensuring safety, cost, quality and performance targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter
• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the department through effective goals/objectives setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans
• Ensures a robust department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs
• Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends
• Promote and sustain Standardization (Standard work/1 pc flow/ Cycle time adherence)
• Responsible for promoting and achieving Kaizen activities in all department groups Implementation of the Magna Production System (MPS/TPS) Principles
• Collects, measures and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement (QOS process)
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands
• Facilitates effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy
• Maintains continuous improvement of the department and keep current with new products, processes, materials and equipment technologies
• Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management By Walking Around (MBWA)
• Accountable for department budget preparation, approval and attainment
• Take a leadership role in improving assembly efficiency and effectiveness through implementing projects, challenging and modifying operating practices, and continuous improvement of ongoing operations
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety policies are followed

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years management experience leading and developing teams

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field

• Experience with complex manufacturing processes, automotive an asset

• MPS/TPS knowledge/training an asset

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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