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Supervisor (Nights)

AT Magna International
Magna International

Supervisor (Nights)

Markham, Canada

Job Number: 68036
Group: Magna Powertrain
Division: Pullmatic Mfg.
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Markham, ON
Work Style: Full Time

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

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.

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About the Role

Supervise and provide guidance to Production Lead Hands and Operators to ensure that all production and quality requirements are met using minimum resources, while maintaining a safe, healthy and clean working environment.

Your Responsibilities

  • Exercise supervisory control and direction over the Companys day to day Production activities
  • Set production targets and implement production schedule by allocating work to employees in the most efficient and effective way possible
  • Ensure that Lead Hands are creating the standardized work balance charts time recording sheets combination table and standardized work sheets
  • Ensure that Lead Hands are performing the training for all Operators based on standardized work instructions
  • Ensure that Lead Hands are continuously reviewing and updating the standardized work Instructions via auditing the standardized work
  • Ensure that standardized work instructions and control cards are followed Daily Audits and that lead hands have received the proper training with regard to work instructions control cards quality and safety procedures
  • Ensure that production Lead Hands update live team boards Production Boards and also ensuring that team members fully understand goals and targets
  • Assist in driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Ensure that safe working procedures and good housekeeping practices are adhered to at all times
  • Exercise supervisory control over plant personnel and provide guidance and assistance to them in nonroutine problems and complaints within the scope of the Charter of Rights and the Employee Handbook
  • Promptly notify immediate Team Leader Supervisor or Manager for products or processes which do not conform to requirements
  • Responsible for ensuring product quality and authorized to stop production to correct quality problems
  • Ensure proper containment procedures are being followed for suspect material throughout the plant
  • Ensure that plant efficiency is maintained at the highest possible level without sacrificing safety quality and plant standards Production Boards have to be monitored every hour
  • Ensure that shift production and related reports are processed accurately
  • Responsible for ensuring the setup and changeover of machines are completed to meet the production schedule
  • Responsible for ensuring that all parts are produced to meet all quality requirements and standards according to customer requirements
  • Coach train develop and inspire the production staff in order to ensure that all related production activities are covered
  • Review work performance of plant personnel and make recommendations regarding future work assignments monitor control and coordinate all training activities in department
  • Ensure that all employees concerns are handled in a timely and constructive manner in accordance with applicable company policies Keep a record of concerns for each employee to establish continuous feedback
  • Daily maintenance of employee attendance in WFN Ensure adequate vacation planning in WFN not to exceed 10 of shift headcount without interrupting production
  • Control working hours and overtime of employees within Production area through WFN system ensures attendance is monitored and approves vacations floaters birthdays etc through WFN
  • Follow up with workers who are absent without a reason
  • Ensure employee and all temporary hours are recorded accurately and submitted to payroll in a timely manner
  • Manage communication files for all assigned employees
  • Ensures operators have updated training records for Equipment and Program specific criteria
  • Identify training needs on the annual performance evaluations
  • Address employee suggestions as required and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Responsible for performance management of the plant personnel through timely performance appraisals training effective discipline timely feedback to concerns and or questions and managing the Employee Charter

Who we are looking for

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with minimum 2 years manufacturing experience in a Team Lead role
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English (both written and spoken)
  • Must be a self-starter and effective listener
  • Strong leadership skills are a must with the ability to make sound decisions
  • Basic SPC knowledge
  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be results oriented
  • Must be able to provide clear direction
  • Highly creative with the ability to generate ideas
  • Must be detail oriented with strong planning and organizing skills
  • Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Must be able and willing to work overtime as necessary including weekends when required

Your preferred qualifications

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

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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.

  • Company paid benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Annual company events
  • RSP employer Match
  • Discounts through Venngo program

Site Benefits

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): Markham, ON, Canada
Job ID: Magna_International-582873117
Employment Type: Other