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Production Supervisor - Day Shift

AT Magna International
Magna International

Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Woodbridge, Canada

Job Number: 65654
Group: Magna Exteriors
Division: Mytox Mfg.
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Woodbridge
Work Style:

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

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

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Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

About the Role

Supervises the activities of production staff including temporary assignments. Schedules staff, issues disciplinary action if required, conducts performance appraisals and other employee relations matters. Reviews production levels to determine priority of production to ensure productivity targets are achieved. Monitors actual performance against targets and initiates corrective action to correct negative variances. Maintains efficiency and quality standards on production lines.

Who we are looking for

A driven leader to meet or exceed organizational goals by supporting team members to success. An excellent communicator, motivator and trainer.

Site Benefits

  • Employee engagement events and activities
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Continuing education
  • Training and development

Your preferred qualifications

• Physically capable of doing the job

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate team members to meet targets

• Proficient in English (verbal and written) and math

• Computer literate - Microsoft programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form

• Supervisor's competency

• Knowledge of all legislative requirements of the OHSA

• Familiarity with CMI system and scheduling

• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements

• Must have knowledge of the process and equipment in the assigned area

• Knowledge of Time-and-Attendance Systems

• Knowledge in WHMIS, Time & Attendance System (ADP), and Lock Out procedures

• Good organizational skills, ability to work well without supervision

• Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of production employees

• Previous automotive production experience is an asset

• Valid forklift license and ability to operate overhead crane

• Knowledge of SPC

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure that all required legislation is met. (i.e. OHSA, WHMIS) in his/her area

• Perform workplace inspections

• Be involved in accident/incident investigations and assist in a solution to prevent accidents from reoccurring

• Responsible for required training of new and existing employees in his/her area and verification that the training was effective

• Responsible for or assigning a competent designate, to train new and existing employees in standardized work

• Responsible for or assigning competent designate to fill in for employee that may need to temporarily leave the line (i.e. bathroom break)

• Ensure Layered Process Audits (LPA's) are completed daily

• Work cell production boards are being reviewed hourly at a minimum and actions are taken to correct and document any issues

• Correct unsafe acts or conditions

• Conduct performance appraisals and provide feedback when required

• Carryout performance management when required

• Coach and mentor line leaders

• Responsible for allocation of manpower

• Responsible for the flow of material and it's components

• Responsible for quality assurance for parts in their area as per the Inspection Instruction sheets

• Handle Non-Conforming Material Report (NMR), corrective action or quality alert when defects are found in their area while keeping their area manager informed

• Ensures equipment and productivity standards are realized

• Review production schedules to ensure that daily customer requirements have been met

• Review shift productivity, to ensure that standards have been achieved

• Suggest changes/improvements to working conditions and use of equipment

• Enter production results into the system

• Review hours in T&A System and make corrections if needed

• Prepares and approves weekly summary of hours worked for employees and delivers to HR for payroll processing

• Must be able to work overtime when required and willing to help out when necessary as per customer demands

• Lead and participate in Mytox Continuous Improvement and 5S activities

• Enforces all Mytox safety rules and regulations using progressive discipline if required for subordinates

• Conduct work area/work cell meetings

• Maintains employee files

• Performs all job functions abiding by the office/work standards, policies and procedures as outlines in the company handbook.

• Performs all job functions in alignment with IATF 16949 quality management standards and ISO 14001

• Actively participates in continuous improvement

• Maintain 5S standards in working environment

• Attend training based on Mytox's internal training matrix

• Performs all job functions in a safe, healthful and environmentally conscious manner, abiding by all health, safety and environment rules and regulations as outlined in the company handbook

• Performs other duties as assigned or any reasonable request by management.

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada
Job ID: Magna_International-579603017
Employment Type: Other