Plant Superintendent, 3rd Shift

About us

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.

Job Introduction:

Manage the effective operation of the production, material, and technical team. Ensure that our products are produced efficiently; that they are of the right quality; and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the Company health and safety objectives and support the company’s health and safety directives to provide a safe and healthful workplace for all employees, this includes:
  • Regulatory compliance with local, state and federal legislations.
  • Establishing plant-wide measurable and goals that meet or exceed industry standards, and are monitored, tracked and audited on a regular basis and communicated to employees.
  • Recognition of accomplishments/milestones in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
  • Development of effective programs that increase employee awareness and involvement in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness
  • Accountability of supervisors for enforcing safety rules and implementing the necessary training and corrective actions to ensure proper focus on established objectives.
• Manage production schedules; staying within budgetary boundaries and time restrictions; monitoring the production processes and/or labor requirement schedule as necessary.
• Directly responsible for the supervision and daily activities of the production, material and technical team.
• Act as a representative of the company to establish and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with all internal departments.
• Oversee the master schedules with the help of off shift material supervisor(s) and ensure comprehensive compliance with materials requirements for manufacturing.
• Assure on-time and accurate delivery of product to the customer.
• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and coordinating production activities with other departments.
• Implement action plans to improve functionality/productivity and to obtain program and group objectives; make necessary corrective adjustments.
• Ensure established customer specifications are met concerning cycle time, delivery and quality; implement preventative and corrective measures in the production process to assure that customer demands are properly met; coordinate with Quality team to ensure customer standards are met.
• Keep abreast of the latest production technologies and management practices; explore means to enhance the assembly and manufacturing process.
• Responsible for department compliance with ISO/TS16949, the environmental management system, and health and safety guidelines.  Ensures that any non-conformances are reported in a timely manner.
• Manage and provide resources and support for continuous improvement activities as they relate to manufacturing processes, safety, product quality and all other functions.
• Represent management for the adherence to ISO14001; reporting on the performance of the environmental management systems.
• Provide problem solving leadership.  Responsible to ensure that all necessary departments are kept informed when circumstances warrant such action.
• Supervise personnel by following the principals of the Magna Employee Charter; Based on fairness and concern for people, provide counseling, training and regular communication updates.
• Identify and advise of departmental training needs.
• Responsible for maintaining positive employee relations including fostering an open communications climate, effective resolution of employee concerns and consistent application of company policy.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Production Management and Materials Management, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ISO/TS16949 experience; and knowledge of ISO14001
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, as well as, strong organization skills
• Personal computer skills
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles

Health and Safety Requirements

• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Regulatory compliance with local, state and federal legislations.
• Establishing plant-wide measurable and goals that meet or exceed industry standards, and are monitored, tracked and audited on a regular basis and communicated to employees.
• Recognition of accomplishments/milestones in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
• Development of effective programs that increase employee awareness and involvement in the areas of safety, environmental, ergonomics and employee wellness.
• Accountability of supervisors for enforcing safety rules and implementing the necessary training and corrective actions to ensure proper focus on established objectives.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to stand and/or sit in excess of 6 hours per day
• May be required to lift, push and/or pull 40 pounds
• Average mobility to move around a manufacturing environment
• Able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
• May require travel