Business Unit Manager

Magna International•Holland, MI

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. The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering related field or equivalent experience.
Successful experience 3 -5 years in manufacturing leadership.
Possess high degree of knowledge in manufacturing, operations, process design, systems and quality.
Must possess a well developed and proven leadership style with the ability to mentor, coach, counsel and train toward long-term departmental and organizational goals while working in a team environment.
Demonstrated employee relationship and management skills to support, develop, and lead a cohesive, team.
Must carry out duties ethically and in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
Demonstrated strong communication skills.
The ability to effectively communicate to groups of diverse educational background to assure desired actions and outcomes are understood.
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from technical and management groups when necessary.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates all activities within the assigned area to execute a production plan that ensures operations meet quality, cost, delivery, and safety goals.
Manages financial aspects of operations and understands the effect on financial performance.
Provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to the organization.
Initiates and recommends purchase of new equipment.
Maintains conformance to budget limitations.
Effectively balances needs of production with new product introduction.
Coordinates manufacturing, product development and procurement resources to assure that labor, material and support services needs are known and attained sufficient to execute the sales plan.
Plans, develops, directs, implements, and maintains plant strategies and objectives.
Develops moderate to long-term goals and translates them into short-term plans.
Researches and recommends new processes, systems, policies, and procedures to pursue in the future.
Champions the introduction of improved business/manufacturing methods while driving continuous improvement and waste elimination activities within focus team.
Must reduce cost of daily operations.