Materials Team Leader

1 day 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled 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. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to motivate and drive a team to achieve targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach, coach, and mentor Supervisors for succession planning and enhancement of Leadership knowledge and skills
  • Conduct performance appraisals and ensure performance appraisals are completed for all employees
  • Ensure employees are trained or certified, as required, and participate in training programs as defined by Presstran
  • Establish and maintain effective communications/interaction with all other Departments
  • Support other Area Leaders and Lead Hands in compliance with the Presstran Health and Safety/Ergonomic/Environmental
  • Plan and direct the utilization and use of all equipment and manpower to achieve the most effective results
  • Be responsible and accountable for meeting Presstran and departmental targets and goals
  • Monitor and adjust inventory balances as required, investigate inventory problems, and implement solutions
  • Participate in personnel requirements planning, overtime scheduling, coordinating layoffs, etc.
  • Coordinate preventative maintenance with Material Handling Equipment
  • Support supervisors in compliance with OHSA procedures
  • Participate in performing regular workplace inspections, suggest corrective actions, and support the implementation
  • Coordinate the loading and unloading of trucks and ensure the 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 (KPI's) along with data analysis to drive business objectives and operational excellence
  • Experienced in Lean Implementation (standardized work (tugger/forklift), 5S, value stream mapping, A3 Method, etc.)
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of general office procedures, including PC and LAN computer use, and be proficient in relevant computer software and program use
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and drive a team to reach targets
  • Must possess time management, leadership, strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills
What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help 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 and a wide range of development prospects.

Site Benefits
  • Overtime after 44 hours per week
  • Vacation: 2 weeks of paid vacation + 4 Personal Paid Holidays
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Barbecues and Children's Christmas Party
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

Magna is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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.



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