Operations Manager

About the Role

Magna Advanced Automation (MAA) is an operating unit of Magna International, one of the world’s premier global automotive suppliers.  Magna’s pioneering technology and creativity allows our customers to ask for solutions that lie beyond what they previously thought was possible.

Magna Advanced Automation UK has established a manufacturing facility in Telford, UK, specializing in Automation (designing, building, commissioning, and installing assembly cells for both an internal and external customer base) and High-Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) tooling.

Your Responsibilities

The position performs a wide variety of tasks, including leading and directing the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is provided and expected from this position.

A member of the MAA Leadership Team, from a strong technical background, who directs and coordinates all activities for the scheduling the jobs and management of Manufacturing Toolmakers, Electrical Technicians, CNC operators and CNC programming personnel for the:

- Manufacturing of components for Assembly and/or Automation Cells

- Installation of Assembly and/or Automation Cells both in our Telford facility and the customer’s facility

- Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning of Assembly and/or Automation Cells in our Telford facility and the customer’s facility

- Machining of components and inserts for Aluminium Casting Dies

- Assembly of Aluminium Casting Dies

- Machining of miscellaneous components

- CNC programming

Developing a proactive, agile, project delivery focused culture to enable a high performance (people, safety, quality, cost, delivery) automation assembly and HPDC tooling business.

Who we are looking for

You will have;

People management skills, with the proven ability to manage and develop a Team (20+ people) and coach the Operations Leader.

3-5 years solid technical background, Machining, Toolmaking, die inserts, CNC fixtures, checking fixtures.

The ability to develop weekly, monthly production plans and execute to those plans.

Automotive, automation, engineering or manufacturing background.

Sound business understanding, good mathematical aptitude.

Excellent Microsoft office skills.

An appropriate Engineering qualification.

Industry 4.0 knowledge.

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.

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