Spvr, Materials

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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:

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:

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises daily activities of the Materials department's Team Leaders, Sequencer/Tuggers, and Forklift Truck Drivers.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all inbound, outbound movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.
• Assists the Materials Superintendent in determining and managing appropriate manpower requirements.
• Assists in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.
• Participates and leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.
• Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and rotation schedules.
• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
• Monitors, maintains, and records employees' time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies (e.g., vacation, medical day, bereavement, jury duty, etc.). Records approved time-off requests in E-Time, and ensures required time-off requests with supporting documentation are processed completely and timely.
• Provides timely feedback on work performance, including but not limited to safety/housekeeping, quality/accuracy, quantity, attendance/punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork/communication, and judgment/comprehension. Ensures timely completion of performance reviews based on the established schedule..
• Other duties assigned as required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit)

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software.
• Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills
• Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in an office and/or manufacturing plant environment. Normal mobility to move around an office and/or manufacturing environment required. Must be able to perform work on a computer. Continuously walks and stands. Frequently performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, and lifts and carries material/parts up to thirty (30) lbs. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we