Outside Paint Production Manager

Group Description

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.

 

Role Summary

This position reports directly to the AGM and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Decostar as described below:

Key Responsibilities

•    To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
•    To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
•    Ensure that you follow company policies and business objectives in the daily supervision of the operations of the company.
•    To exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
•    To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
•    To support all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
•    To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.
•    Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between our internal, external customers and suppliers.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

•    To direct and follow Decostar Industries health and safety policies and procedures that provide for a safe and healthful workplace for all Decostar Industries employees, contractors and visitors.
•    Exemplify the Charter principle for a safe and healthful workplace by correcting unsafe behaviors, eliminate or reduce the possibility of an employee injury due to hazardous conditions.
•    Immediately respond, in a positive and proactive manner to any Decostar employee’s health and safety concern or suggestion. 
•    Immediacy report any accidents, incidents or near misses to the Safety Department and complete the required Accident Reporting Forms within 24 hours.
•    Complete all required safety-related inspections. 
•    Do not install or make changes to any equipment or machinery that may jeopardize the health and safety of any employee.
•    Ensure all employees, under your guidance, have received all required training to perform their job safely
•    Lead and participate in team activities to maintain and continuously improve on performance goals.
•    Mentor Production supervisor to ensure team member compliance to control plans and work instructions.
•    Direct changes and modifications to the control plan resulting from continuous improvement activities as well as internal or external customer requirements.
•    Prepare management summary reports and trend charts detailing department key efficiency operating indicators.
•    Communicate and liaison with Management all data as necessary to ensure timely resolution of quality and downtime issues, and to expedite the brainstorming and decision making process.
•    Establish hiring and training requirements for team leaders and team members to perform responsibilities effectively. Develop a monitoring system to gauge training effectiveness and to provide feedback to paint personnel.
•    Assess the abilities of personnel and resources, and allocate them to the areas of their greatest expertise and utilization.
•    Maintain daily schedules and weekly production requirements.
•    Coordinate staffing needs and track time sheets and attendance through all shift Production supervisors.
•    Ensure all overtime activities are approved.
•    Ensure information systems and production data procedures are being followed.
•    Ensure that training needs are being met with all personnel and that training procedures are being followed.
•    Liaison with other departments in meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Leader

Education, Skills & Experience

•    Five years’ work related experience along with a Bachelors Degree in related field.  Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered. 
•    Operational knowledge of management information