Job Number: 70713
Group: Cosma International
Division: Bowling Green Metalforming
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Work Style: On-Site
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
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About the Role
The Assistant Department Leader is responsible for supporting both the Department and the Department Leader performing various functions that will help guide and foster a team spirit that supports both the Employee Charter and the goals of Bowling Green Metalforming. The Assistant Department Leader is expected to initiate solutions to an array of situations, and maintain confidentiality. The Assistant Department Leader will have excellent presentation, motivational and team building skills. This position requires a motivated self-starter who can balance multiple tasks in a fast paced manufacturing environment with a positive, cooperative attitude.
Your Responsibilities
- Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
- Establish processes satisfactory to internal and external regulatory requirements
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements and forecasts
- Prepare the annual financial budget and 5-year plan.
- Investigate variances and make recommendations for cost reductions
- Perform inventory, capital, and tooling management
- Assist in the development of department team members
- Prepare reports and present recommendations to top management
- Correlate with the Department Leader to achieve targets and objectives within the department
- Communicate and foster strong working relations with individuals, teams, and the overall department resulting in positive employee relations
- Develop, and foster strong working relations with individuals, teams, and overall department; carry out performance assessments, establish development/training requirements of the departmental team; and implement corrective measures if required in order to sustain effectiveness of services provided.
- Act as a back-up for Department Leader during periods of absence
- Satisfy all regulatory process requirements for the position.
- Provide support to the Department through SAP system process improvements and automation of reports
- Provide support for BGM incentive programs.
- Prepare annual property tax return
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial roll analysis required by Group Office
- Responsible for the implementation of adequate professional practices in all departmental related issues.
- Develop long term budget plan together with the Department Leader for the Department to control expenditures, assisting the Company and the Steering Team to achieve financial targets and objectives.
- Develop programs for Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance tracking, continuous improvement, establish procedures and job training.
- Participate in short and long-term supplier price reduction initiatives with engineering and materials departments in order to optimize products being purchased as well as reducing cost from the supply chain flow.
- Work closely with Divisional counterparts and other divisions to achieve and attain savings benefiting Company targets and objectives.
- Participate in recruiting of new team members by conducting interviews as required.
Who we are looking for
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Ability to operate standard office equipment preferred
Your preferred qualifications
- Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred
- Post-secondary education corresponding to the position preferred
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.
Site Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Employee Profit Sharing Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
- Onsite cafeteria and fully stocked breakrooms
- Annual summer cookout
- Annual Christmas Party
- Onsite Nurses
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.