World Class Manufacturing Lead

4 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada Magna International Inc. Full time

**Group Description**

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsibilities:
- Lead the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) team toward a culture of Continuous Improvement at Plastcoat
- Provide training to all employees so that they clearly understand the concepts of improvement (standardization/MPS/5S/TPS/Lean etc.)
- Lead Kaizen events and coordinate implementation
- Manage and promote Continuous Improvement System (Big Ideas)
- Provide ongoing tracking, analyzing, reporting and communication of continuous improvement initiatives
- Make presentations at Employee Communication Meetings
- Lead teams toward the cost savings goal established annually
- Maintain a detailed understanding of MPS Best Practices and share best practices with others
- Develop and maintain model lines as per MAFACT guidelines
- Conduct Value Stream Mapping and Process Mapping, developing opportunities from these
- Work toward a mindset of Lean and elimination of waste
- Look for new, innovative ideas to further strengthen our Employee Involvement teams to improve overall operations
- Lead the improvement of MAFACT Assessment scores through auditing and coaching leads/participating in creating improvement opportunities
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity
- Supervise staff within the department, providing training, mentoring and performance management to ensure employee productivity and effectiveness
- Perform regular formal/informal workplace inspections
- Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
- Perform and ensure team performs all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
- Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP
- Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
- Train employees on the specific job hazards
- Enforce safety rules and correct unsafe acts or conditions
- Be involved in the accident/incident investigation process
- Inform Plastcoat Management of any additional training or resources required by their employees to effectively perform their work
- Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards
- Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
- Encourage and support the Open Door Process, as well as the Fairness Committee and Employee Advocate
- Ensure that all employee questions, suggestions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner; communicate regularly with all employees
- Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
- Ensure work area is kept neat and organized
- Perform other duties as required

**Key Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Skills / Qualifications:

- EDUCATION:
- Minimum completion of post-secondary education in Engineering or related field

EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field (i.e. Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering, Project Management, CI Coordinator/Black Belt, etc.)
- Previous leadership experience an asset
- Experience in automotive industry an asset

SKILLS:
- Extensive knowledge of MPS/Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and build effective teams
- Strategic thinker
- Results-oriented and able to work under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate in MS Word and spreadsheet programs
- Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills

**Additional Information**:
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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