Production Manager

 

Job Number: 60225 
Group: Magna Powertrain  
Division: MPT Sterling Heights 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: STERLING HEIGHTS 

 

Group Introduction

Advancing mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, and safer, while still fun to drive. And making it for everyone. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain. We do it by creating world-class powertrain solutions for conventional, hybrid, and pure electric vehicles. We’re making electrification more than a buzzword, we’re bringing it to the road. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

 

Role Summary

Responsible for managing resources and personnel to meet production schedules, productivity targets, quality targets, safety, ergonomics, and environment objectives, continuous improvement projects and cost objectives.  Develop the facility into a world-class operation.

Plan, coordinate and direct the Quality Assurance Department to ensure quality of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Plan, coordinate the implementation of Mafact.

Implements and oversees the administration of all methods and procedures to ensure conformity to blue print, customer specific and/or MPT Sterling Heights internal specifications of all production material.  Coordinates, communicates and regulates quality related issues and/or policies such as IATF 2016:16949, ISO14001 and Mafact disciplines, throughout the manufacturing process.  To ensure quality products using a system of prevention where the acceptance standard is zero defects.

All aspects and functions involved in the operations of both plants.

Key Responsibilities

Assign and manage personnel and equipment resources and work with Materials and Suppliers to schedule production to meet Customer Requirements in a manner, which will minimizes downtime throughout the plant floor.

Assists Human Resource Manager in the area of labor relations and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Attends and participates in the Fast Response, Mafact, Core Team, KMI and Leadership Meetings.

Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Conduct Performance Appraisals for direct reports according to policy.

Demonstrate and promote Core Values with direct team and throughout the organization.

Develop, implement and control all procedures directly relating to product quality.

Directs and develops employees engaged in quality assurance activities including PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Gage R&R,  Supplier qualification, Calibration systems and Corrective Action and Preventative Action.

Directs and develops Production Supervisors\Team Leaders, Tool Room Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and Sr. Controls Technician.

Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).  Reports unsafe conditions.

Implements quality assurance training programs for personnel in conjunction with Managers, Supervisors and Leaders.

Insure that company and customer policies and procedures are followed.

Investigate incidences leading to downtime and develop, initiate and verify corrective action.

Investigate nonconformities and develop, initiate and verify corrective action.

Involvement in Advanced Product Quality Planning.

Maintain documentation and records of Quality department functions.

Maintains customer relationships, including scheduling of customer visits.

Maintains quality assurance objectives and metrics.

Manage multiple projects and deliverables while treating team members with dignity and respect and in accordance with the Magna Employee’s Charter and Common Values, which includes a commitment to fair treatment and a safe and healthful workplace.

Measures in cooperation with HR the effectiveness and efficiency of the Training program.

Participate and drive KMI’s.

Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits improvement suggestions (CI, Safety).

Performs Layered Process Audits (LPA’s).

Prepares and presents technical, program and operation information to the management team.

Record and track the measurement of quality using the cost of quality with is a reflection of the price of nonconformance.

Reports unsafe conditions.

Responsible for an efficient, team driven, quality focused operation that promotes an attitude of continuous improvement, in the areas of cost, quality, delivery, safety, environmental and technology.

Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in