Team Lead - 1st Shift

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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:

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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead daily safety, quality, and production activities, including pre-shift meetings, inspections, safety talks, and communication of production targets.
• Ensure compliance with Magna, OSHA, and plant safety standards, including audits, emergency response readiness, accident investigations, and safe work practices.
• Coordinate staffing, job assignments, break relief, manpower planning, and production line coverage to maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance through data collection, downtime tracking, reporting, shift pass-downs, and accurate documentation.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives by supporting corrective actions, lean manufacturing, engineering changes, calibration requirements, and first-time quality goals.
• Develop and coach team members through training, performance feedback, leadership support, and ongoing skill development.
• Maintain effective cross-functional communication, inventory and housekeeping standards (5S), and support overall safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license, including required certification and recertification training.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing/ERP systems preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Proficient mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in various plant environments, both indoors and outdoors, and adapt to changing operational needs.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $27.65 - $30.63 per hour

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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:

Cosma International