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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Scope of Position
- The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor oversees and coordinates all activities related to incoming supplier shipments, consigned shipments, and shipment preparation. This role ensures timely and accurate delivery of goods, supervises and trains material handling staff across three shifts, and maintains efficient departmental operations in compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum seven (7) years experience in a manufacturing shipping & receiving department, including at least three (3) years in a lead/Supervisory role.
- Proven ability to supervise and develop a team effectively across multiple shifts.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to champion change, adapt to dynamic situations, and lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency.
- Understanding of business impact and ability to prioritize actions to meet organizational goals.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP experience a plus.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Train, mentor, and supervise Material Handlers across three shifts, with support from off-shift supervisors.
- Plan and organize daily and long-term departmental operations, optimizing personnel and resources.
- Expedite shipments and establish delivery schedules, ensuring all vendor trucks are loaded/unloaded accurately and on time.
- Maintain trucking schedules and coordinate dock traffic to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Act as liaison with vendors, production, sales, and customer service to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Examine shipments, verify accuracy with invoices/orders, and complete all required documentation (work orders, ASN, BOLs, shipping orders, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949, EMS, Health & Safety, OSHA, and company policies.
- Complete weekly audits of dock areas, RMA returns, inventory adjustments, and resolve shipment or invoice discrepancies.
- Assist with physical inventory counts and coordinate box truck shipments within a 120-mile radius.
- Fill in on fork truck operations when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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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.