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