Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise lights the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist Supervisor in leading the work team to ensure quality products are produced which meet the customer requirements. Ensures that standardized work is in place and followed. Serves as a facilitator to the work team in areas of problem solving, issue resolution, continuous improvement and training. Ensures that a safe and organized work environment is maintained at all times. Accessible to the production floor 100% of the time. Must be able to perform positions/tasks required to support the team. Accountable for results in area of responsibility.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Achieving daily attainment requirements.
2. Reviewing downtime, scrap, and team efficiency.
3. Follow all safety rules.
4. Provide direction to employees as needed and enforce discipline through corrective action recommendations to the Supervisor.
5. Maintain 5S checklist and ensure 5S performance.
6. Perform LPA's
7. Ensure rotation and policies are followed within coverage area.
8. Run on lines covering for unplanned breaks to reduce downtime, as needed.
9. Perform pre-shift meetings.
10. Evaluate teardown / scrap reasons to identify continuous improvement activities.
11. Responsible to make quality calls based on customer standards.
12. Enforces and supports standardized work.
13. Perform tasks outlined and tracked on department specific Team Leader Standard work.
14. Participate (L1 3), initiate (L1 3), lead A3 Problem Solving and continuous improvement events (L3)
15. Able to temporarily cover the supervisor role as needed.
16. In the Supervisor's absence, determine allocation of overtime and submit requests for OT approval and assign employees to work cells/machines daily.
17. Coach and counsel employees through performance concerns.

Environmental Health and Safety Requirements:

1. Demonstrates EHS leadership by setting a good example.
2. Trains and instructs employees so they can perform their work safely.
3. Instructs employees on what personal protective equipment is needed.
4. Ensure associates are trained in the safe use of equipment, material, and chemicals they will be using.
5. Enforces safe work practices and procedures and encourages workers to identify unsafe or unhealthy workplace conditions or hazards without fear of discipline.
6. Takes immediate steps to correct unsafe or unhealthy workplace hazards and ensure corrective measures are completed in a timely manner.
7. Ensures employees are aware and follow all safety rules.
8. Makes sure employee concerns related to EHS are addressed and contacts the EHS Department if assistance is needed.
9. Ensures employees report accidents and injuries immediately.
10. Is involved in the accident/incident investigation process.
11. Weekly Zero Harm engagement submissions.

Job Qualifications:

• Must have the ability and willingness to continue personal development activities/assignments.
• Capable of learning and performing all team jobs.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Minimum 6 months worked in department, unless waived by company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. throughout a shift.
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service skills, and ability to effectively interact with people.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others to achieve daily goals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to interpret data for corrective actions.
• Demonstrated positive performance record, strong dependability with a good attendance record (no attendance corrective actions last 12 months).
• Must be willing to rotate worked areas, and work overtime to maintain floor coverage support for production.
• Ability to understand quality standards for each customer within the assigned area.
• Must be certified in the Job Instruction Training method within 60 days of job award.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, is required
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

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