Production Director

6 days ago


Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Magna Full time

Group Overview

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group is a leading provider of automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep understanding of complex systems to develop innovative vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems, and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise enables innovation, safety, and styling.

Role Summary

As a seasoned leader with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams, you will lead the production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, cost, quality, and performance targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
  • Responsible and accountable for leading, managing, supporting, and providing direction to all staff within the department through effective goal-setting, performance monitoring, and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
  • Ensures a robust department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs.
  • Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the department, supporting company performance objectives and industry/field-related benchmarking and trends.
  • Promotes and sustains Standardization (Standard work/1-piece flow/Cycle time adherence).
  • Responsible for promoting and achieving Kaizen activities in all department groups, implementation of the Magna Production System (MPS/TPS) Principles.
  • Collects, measures, and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement (QOS process).
  • Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed, to support changing business demands.
  • Facilitates effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
  • Maintains continuous improvement of the department and keeps current with new products, processes, materials, and equipment technologies.
  • Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
  • Accountable for department budget preparation, approval, and attainment.
  • Takes a leadership role in improving assembly efficiency and effectiveness through implementing projects, challenging and modifying operating practices, and continuous improvement of ongoing operations.
  • Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety policies are followed.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum 5-10 years of management experience leading and developing teams.
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field.
  • Experience with complex manufacturing processes, automotive an asset.
  • MPS/TPS knowledge/training an asset.


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