Lab Team Leader

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Job Profile: The Lab Team Leader is responsible for assigning, auditing and scheduling work for employees in the Lab. Ensures IATF standards are met. Leads team in problem solving and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate, open position
• $93,300 - $103,700 annual compensation
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Must have 3 - 5 years’ experience in an automotive environment (GM, Ford, FCA, Toyota - Plastics) and be familiar with PPAP submissions, OEM launch process and APQP (PFMEA, Control plans, etc.).
• Previous supervisory training & experience.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, engineering standards, customer specifications, dimensional studies, gaging systems, and calibration requirements.
• Must have previous experience with dimensional studies and gauging (gauge accuracy, gauge R&R, calibrations).
• Knowledge of product and process characteristics, including paint appearance, film builds, durability, and process capability.
• Must be familiar with GM, Ford, FCA, and Toyota physical, performance and appearance testing.
• Computer proficiency to include experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written).
• Demonstrated leadership ability, supervisory experience, and a commitment to safety.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills regarding overall workload scheduling.
• Willingness to travel and must have valid passport.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, monitor, and support automated production cells to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform daily equipment start-up checks and inspections.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support maintenance teams with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Record and categorize equipment downtime in the downtime tracking system.
• Create maintenance work requests and complete work orders within the EAM system.
• Support equipment reliability, uptime, and overall production performance.
• Assist with robot programming, process adjustments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain 5S standards and workplace organization.
• Update and maintain visual management boards, performance metrics, and team communication displays.
• Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.