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.

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.

• Quality- Makes quality control decisions based on established quality standards and checks. Identifies opportunities for common mistake proofing. Understands quality control plans. Accurately tracks and measures defects and performs a defect analysis. Ensures standardized work is followed and maintained.
• Communication- Effectively communicates performance in all aspects of the business including, but not limited to Policy, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Equity, Productivity and General Focus Factory Communications, during pre-shift meetings and team meetings.
• Safety/5S- Corrects or commends health and safety performance in work area and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions. Ensures employees are appropriately trained in recognizing hazards associated and specific to their job. Completes safety inspections on a routine basis and ensures compliance with all Health and Safety as well as ISO14001 policies and procedures. Leads accident/incident investigations. Assists in conducting risk assessment on new and/or modified equipment and/or processes.
• Staffing- Through subordinate Team Leaders, responsible for weekly staffing of work cells based on customer demand / weekly schedule in accordance with materials team. Staffs work cells with trained personnel to meet "takt time". Maintains vacation, overtime, off-line training and relief schedules
• Leadership- Development of employees using established training and training matrices. Presents new information to large and small groups. Administers and applies company policy consistently and fairly. Has the ability to hire/fire and discipline employees. Provides constructive feedback to all employees regularly through performance reviews. Establishes individual development plans by determining needed skills and knowledge. Participates in the hiring of new employees by interviewing candidates effectively and legally. Develops team competence using EOS improvement activities. Responsible for maintaining and developing team morale.
• Continuous Improvement- Responsible for continuous improvement for customer concerns, on time delivery through schedule attainment, quality, scrap reduction, safety and morale. Leads teams through problem solving process, documents issues and identifies solutions that prevent recurrence. Supports Continuous Improvement team in the performance and completion of time studies of operation while developing and performing, with the team, work sequence, standardized work and takt time charting.
• Materials- Creates internal build schedules and utilizes customer systems for appropriate labeling and notification while monitoring customer demand to ensure material coverage supports production schedules. Identifies, establishes, maintains, and monitors appropriate inventory levels of finished goods and communicates requirements via production schedule to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Coordinates engineering change orders, phase in of new products, and discontinuation of old products while minimizing obsolete inventory. Monitors inventory records for respective area and ensures corrective action as needed.
• Goal Management- Tracks and evaluates performance measurables against safety, quality, cost and delivery goals. Executes appropriate action plans to meet or exceed goals. Alerts management team of significant variations of goals and expectations to prevent surprises through corrective action, desired performance and proactive communication.
• EHS - Performs all work in compliance with Magna and Magna Engineered Glass Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as all federal, State and local laws; promptly report any hazardous condition or workplace injury to immediate supervisor or EHS designate.
• General- Serves as a Materials team representative on new program teams and reports changes to affected work team members. Supervises and/or provides work direction to other staff while holding them accountable to meeting goals in performance and delivery. Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience, or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand business operations, connect them to work priorities, and resolve related issues.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including staff development and goal achievement.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate team toward goals of a moderate-term focus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Completion of required training in MagNET, as per the EHS Training Matrix and "Operations Manager" guidelines.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

• Standing and walking 75%; sitting 25%
• Loud production floor environment. Hearing protection strongly recommended.
• Willing and able to work 7 days per week, 10-12 hour shifts, during periods of peak customer demand.

• Leadership and Team Development: The ability to lead, support and develop a manufacturing team, including decision-making on staffing, training and performance management.
• Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving: Strong focus on driving continuous improvement in production processes, quality control, and safety, with an emphasis on problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Communication and Coordination: Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments, particularly in scheduling, inventory management and safety protocols.