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Production Supervisor - Tier 1 Automotive

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2026

About the role

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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:

To supervise the Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing activities of the Assembly area in order to meet or exceed customer expectations by producing quality products in a timely manner and working together to promote a team-oriented atmosphere

Responsibilities:

Responsible for quality and conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to manager, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering department representative

Maintain work areas to meet and exceed customer requirements
Ensure TS16949 and ISO14001 Work Instructions are followed by team members
Have a basic knowledge of robotic Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and spotweld equipment
Visually monitor housekeeping and plant organization (5S)
Monitor and address safety, environmental, and ergonomic concerns on the shop floor
Monitor quality issues toward our goal of zero defects
Control overtime; manage work schedules and approve employee time & attendance
Improve efficiency by reducing set-up times
Reduce scrap and work to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process
Lead problem-solving efforts to determine root-cause and prevent failure recurrence
Train new employees and coach team to achieve overall business objectives
Perform Forklift Operator training and testing with support from Safety Manager
Create and implement Continuous Improvement suggestions
Monitor employee performance; complete evaluations on-time; issue Corrective Action Requests as required to improve employee performance
Enforce company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Perform Weekly Safety Meetings as defined by the Weekly Safety Topics Program
Help manage Performance Measurables such as Incident Rate, Weekly Inspection Results, Safety, Environmental & Ergonomic Audits, and Employee Opinion Survey scores
Perform Incident Investigations timely to determine root-cause and prevent recurrence
Manage fairly according to the Magna Employee Charter and Operational Principles

Qualifications:

2 - 4 years’ supervisory experience
Automotive assembly experience
Manufacturing, preferably in an automotive environment
Prior team leader experience helpful
Maintenance experience helpful but not required

Skills:

Ability to supervise general manufacturing processes and team members
Ability to plan and delegate assignments
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Individual must be a good communicator and a good listener
Must have good understanding of manufacturing operations, machine set-up and changeovers, safety, and quality issues
Must possess good interpersonal skills and present a positive attitude
Ability to motivate team members and set a good example
Ability to evaluate performance and address discipline issues
Ability to work overtime hours including weekends required
Good problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills
Ability to visually monitor production processes and product quality as well as safety
Ability to inspect products using fixtures and precise measuring equipment