Spartanburg, South Carolina
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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills
- Proficiency in PC operation and familiarity with ERP/SAP, MAGJIS Shipping System.
- Knowledge of Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) principles.
- Experience with escalation processes, layered process audits, error-proofing, and problem-solving tools.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and rotate within the department as needed.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to write professional emails and collaborate effectively.
Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
- Leadership & Problem-Solving Expertise: Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational improvements, and resolve complex shipping challenges such as damaged racks, incorrect deliveries, and labeling errors.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Effectively coordinate with internal teams, external partners like BMW, and facilitate communication for shipping swaps, facility expansions, and process changes.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of shipping and material handling processes-including racks, pallets, labels, packaging, poke yokes, and related systems. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (ERP, SAP, MAGJIS) and data analysis tools.
- Operational Excellence: Focused on quality control, defect elimination, and adherence to lean practices such as 5S, error proofing, and layered process audits.
- Process Improvement & Project Management: Skilled in developing, implementing, and leading new shipping initiatives (e.g., BL shipping, Hall 52 shipping), along with conducting root cause analysis for operational errors.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure shipment accuracy through proper packing (gray pads, correct labeling) and maintain communication to prevent wrong deliveries.
- Safety & Housekeeping: Uphold a clean, well-organized environment aligned with 5S strategies and promote a safety-first mentality.
- Adaptability & Cross-Training: Willing to learn new processes, rotate roles within the Logistics department, and participate in physical inventory and scheduling.
- Customer Focus & Escalation Management: Capable of analyzing delivery issues, reporting, escalating, and maintaining supply chain integrity to meet customer expectations.
- Operational Planning & Coordination: Ability to plan, communicate, and coordinate daily tasks, monitor system data integrity during changes, and oversee production and shipping schedules.
- Team Culture & Continuous Improvement: Foster a team-oriented atmosphere, promote good housekeeping, and participate in departmental change management.
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily safety inspections, communicate safety policies, and ensure a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives to eliminate damaged racks, worn pallets, and shipment errors.
- Drive process improvements for shipping procedures, including new initiatives such as Business Lounge shipping and expansion-related logistics.
- Oversee and improve communication with stakeholders, including the dock team and external partners.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor shipping/receiving data, and ensure the integrity of all system information.
- Conduct root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and process failures.
- Coordinate and participate in annual physical inventories.
- Develop and maintain production schedules, employee training matrices, and job rotation plans.
- Administer customer delivery performance reports and manage escalation processes.
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Magna International, Inc
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.