Materials Team Leader

4 days ago


St Thomas, Ontario, Canada Magna Full time
About Us

Magna is a leading global automotive supplier, dedicated to developing innovative technologies and solutions that make vehicles safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our mission is to empower people to live and move without limitations, while serving our communities, the planet, and our customers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Materials Area Leader to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating daily materials conveyance activities, ensuring the safety and efficiency of production operations, and leading a team of supervisors to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach, coach, and mentor supervisors to enhance leadership knowledge and skills
  • Conduct performance appraisals and ensure timely completion of performance evaluations
  • Ensure employees are trained or certified as required and participate in training programs
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with all departments
  • Support other area leaders and lead hands in compliance with health and safety procedures
  • Plan and direct the utilization of equipment and manpower to achieve optimal results
  • Monitor and adjust inventory balances as required, investigate inventory problems, and implement solutions
  • Participate in personnel requirements planning, overtime scheduling, and coordinating layoffs
  • Coordinate preventative maintenance with material handling equipment
  • Support supervisors in compliance with OHSA procedures
  • Participate in regular workplace inspections, suggest corrective actions, and support implementation
  • Coordinate the loading and unloading of trucks and ensure accuracy of receipts and shipments
Requirements
  • Completion of post-secondary education in a related field (production/materials) and/or related work experience
  • 3-5 years leadership experience
  • Completion of Cosma International Post Graduate Program an asset
  • Experience in material flow design in a Tier One automotive environment
  • ERP systems experience, specifically CMS in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business objectives and operational excellence
  • Experienced in Lean Implementation (standardized work, 5S, value stream mapping, A3 Method, etc.)
  • Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills
What We Offer

Magna offers a dynamic and engaging work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.



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