Production Area Leader - C Shift

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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.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Summary:

Directs the workflow in the production area on that shift by managing employees and projects. Works with support groups as necessary.

Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.)

1.    Oversee and direct production employees in a safe, quality-minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled.
2.    Removes obstacles to ensure that production requirements and customer demands are met.
3.    Keeps direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectives.
4.    Ensures the daily pre-shift meetings and other communication tools are used effectively.
5.    Communicates with Production Manager and other plant personnel about production concerns, providing status reports as appropriate.
6.    Follow the escalation process
7.    Follows and supports LMV Automotive System’s and Magna’s operating principles, including:
a.    Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all employees equally, fairly, and with dignity and respect without favoritism.
b.    Open Door Policy – Facilitates the process without fear of reprisal. Solves issues by encouraging two-way, open, and friendly communication.
c.    C48 – Listens to issues and concerns and responds within 48 hours
d.    5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place.
e.    Safety First - Leads by example and enforces all of the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns.  Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.
f.    Company quality and environmental policies.
g.    Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect, without favoritism, in accordance with company values.
8.    Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
9.    Conducts performance evaluations on employees that are tied to plant and company goals and provides regular feedback on work performance, utilizing individual corrective action plans if necessary. Applies consistent and fair progressive discipline to employees when necessary and discusses such action with appropriate personnel.
10.    Ensures all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation.
11.    Displays the company’s core values on a regular and consistent basis.
12.    Leads the department in the design and development ofimprovedg methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
13.    May be required to adjust shifts as necessary.
14.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Has direct responsibility for production employees and team leaders on assigned shift.

Qualifications: (These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position.  Employees will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.)

Education and/or Experience:
•    Must have a high school diploma or GED. 
•    Prefer three years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Must have good organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously.  
•    Must be proficient in computer operations. 
•    Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
•    Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondence.
•    Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.
•    Ability to apply advanced m