Acting Team Leader - 3rd Shift BMW

Magna International•Piedmont, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must currently hold or be able to attain a forklift license.
Must exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral.
Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
Able to work in various locations within and outside the plant.
Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
Able to work in various areas/locations within and outside the plant.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities by coordinating manpower, assigning work, facilitating pre‑shift meetings, managing break relief, and ensuring clear shift hand‑off communication.
Ensure safe operations by enforcing Magna/OSHA standards, conducting pre‑shift inspections and safety talks, maintaining evacuation routes, and responding immediately to accidents and investigations.
Drive production performance by operating equipment as needed, supporting start‑ups, monitoring WIP and inventory, achieving first‑time quality, and meeting efficiency and delivery targets.
Maintain accurate operational documentation, including hourly production data, downtime tracking, performance reporting, and up‑to‑date work instructions.
Coach, train, and develop team members through on‑the‑job training, performance feedback, and skills development; provide recommendations on training and performance needs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by administering corrective actions, participating in lean/5S activities, coordinating engineering changes, and promoting quality and innovation.
Foster strong cross‑functional communication and team leadership by supporting company vision, resolving issues objectively, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring consistent execution across shifts.

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
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
Onsite Nurses' office
Onsite Mother's room