Superintendent, Production

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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Your contributions to the team:

• Determine and manage appropriate manpower requirements in conjunction with the Production Supervisors.
• Ensures Production Supervisors are adhering to standardized work instructions, rotation schedules, and cross training is done as necessary.
• Tracks and reports daily production and drives improvements where necessary.
• Administers and ensures compliance with the Quality and Material Management System requirements as outlined in the policy manuals.
• Performs minor maintenance functions, when necessary.
• Participates and leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.
• Collaborates with Department Managers and the Human Resources Manager in the administration of disciplinary action, when necessary.
• Ensures the thoroughness and timely completion of scheduled performance reviews for shift employees.
• Ensures Production Supervisors are monitoring, maintaining and accurately recording employees' time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies (e.g. vacation, medical day, jury duty, etc) within established time frames; and all required supporting documentation is obtained timely.
• Supports and enforces the principles of the Employee Charter, Company goals and objectives, and decisions and policies by taking ownership and communicating these in a positive and supportive manner.

Who we are looking for
Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of production supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing facility preferred.
• Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Formal training on problem solving methodologies preferred (i.e., 5-why analysis, 8-D, etc.).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and various manufacturing/business information software.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including participation in kaizen events.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating