Team Lead, Production - 2nd Shift

Job Opportunity At Magna

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.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

Team Leaders (TL) effectively lead and engage all team members in achieving established business goals and improving productivity. TLs provide supervision and guidance to the operators to ensure that their teams are performing at the highest level of quality and in the most efficient manner possible. TLs are responsible for conducting standardized work observations with operators on a regular basis and assisting in the preparation of standardized work documents. The main task of TLs is to identify deviations in their working area and to continuously solve problems in a structured way.

Required Skills/Experience

• High school degree; or equivalent vocational/trade school education in Manufacturing, Production or related field; or related production work experience.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing/operations experience.
• Knowledge of and basic skills in lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methods.
• Understands basic OSHA and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Understands basic automotive quality terms and measuring methods. Experience using check fixtures/gauges.
• Practical experience with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Good math skills and the ability to analyze data.
• Strong listening and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours).
• Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.
• Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job.

Duties

• Coordinates daily production activities including job assignments and rotations.
• Meets with the Area Leader prior to shift start-up to understand the current line and production state, absentee/tardiness call-ins, and changes to normal employee work areas/equipment.
• Together with Area Leader, holds daily pre-shift meetings to inform Production Associates of any changes, to communicate daily requirements and to promote involvement in issues affecting employees or their work areas.
• Ensures TPM/Daily Care activities, safety checks, tip changes, etc. are completed properly and as scheduled.
• Ensures appropriate first-off and last-off procedures for all processes are followed by auditing the process daily. If first-off/last-off fails, the Team Leader stops the line and ensures all work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods are correctly identified and dispositioned and that related results are communicated to the appropriate functions.
• Performs non-frequent/periodic work; e.g., shift start prep; ensuring the necessary PPE and other materials/supplies are at the production line; switching out bins, etc.
• Properly prepares the production line for the next shift start.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of Utility Operators.
• Steps in when operators report in absent, need bio breaks, etc.
• Trains Production Associates on and ensures adherence to standardized work processes.
• Ensures that operators are trained, qualified, and capable of performing assigned duties, ensuring no team members are working on any machinery/equipment they have not been properly trained on and formally authorized/signed-off to use.
• Adheres and ensures adherence to Company 5S procedures.
• Ensures Layered Process Audits (LPA) are performed as required. Quickly resolves any non-conformances.
• Follows the Quality Alert System. Communicates and ensures quality alerts are adhered to; participates in problem solving to ensure issues have been effectively resolved; and administers the fast response board.
• Follows Company procedure for handling non-confirming product and ensures that non-conforming product is dispositioned, tagged accordingly, and placed in designated non-confirming product areas.
• Acts as the first contact for Andon alerts and for support departments (i.e., Quality, Maintenance, Materials, etc.). Responds quickly to Andon alerts and other issues; gains understanding of the problem(s); requests support from the appropriate group(s), informing them of issues/problems upon their arrival and leads a quick resolution.
• Continually monitors MAFACT and other data boards to ensure safety, quality, timing, cost, and motivation KPI targets are being met. Responds to issues of underperformance with urgency and provides direction, assistance, support and coaching to resolve the issues, following the proper escalation procedures as required.
• Applies systematic and data-based problem-solving methods to resolve issues effectively.
• Follows a plan, do, check, act methodology to achieve permanent corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Leads and supports Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping efforts and other continuous improvement activities.
• Ensures all administrative duties are completed as required and that work is completed on time as scheduled, and is thorough, accurate and complete.
• Reports all non-conformances to Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations to the Area Leader and is involved in the appropriate corrective action(s).
• Conducts performance reviews informally or formally as required and ensures performance reviews are completed for all employees.
• Builds and fosters teamwork within the department creating an environment where team members are respectful (people, property, equipment), work together, communicate effectively and lend a hand when/where required.
• Participates in the Return-to-Work (R-T-W) program and ensures employees work within their R-T-W plan. Understands Physical Demands Analysis in their area of responsibility and ensures that assigned work does not jeopardize the healing and recovery process. Monitors employee return to work progress, reviews daily work journals, and follows up on any issues raised.
• Ensures suppliers are performing work safely while in operations work areas/zones when applicable.
• Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
• Complies with, supports and models CBAM's operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
• Complies with relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental programs (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001 ISO 14001).
• Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA.
• Follows and ensures Production Associates follow all Company procedures and regulations regarding safety.
• Other duties as required.

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