Lead Operator

Magna International•Muncie, IN

About The Position

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. 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. Job Responsibilities: Scope of Position The Lead Operator is responsible to run/setup all machines in the above listed departments and to be the technical resource to other less skilled operators working in the area. The lead operator monitors safety practices, quality of parts produced, productivity of the manufacturing cell and trains new operators.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience considered an asset.
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt rapidly to changing situations.
Must have strong knowledge of machining practices, tools and fixtures.
Must excel at working in a team environment.
Must be familiar with product construction and application.
This position requires that the person be a highly organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently setting priorities without direct supervision.
Must have very strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills, including group presentations.
Will be computer literate.
Microsoft Office including Excel experience preferred.
Successful candidate should have a proven record of continual improvement in, quality and productivity.
Experience in safety, quality and housekeeping on the plant floor.
Prior lead experience may be considered.
Must be fork lift certified, or have the ability to be forklift certified within 45 days of being in position.

Responsibilities

Practice world class safety practices, every day.
Participate in monthly safety talks with production departments or as required.
Participate in quality stand down meetings as quality issues warrant.
Support quality containments and system purges.
Support IATF practices and initiatives. May be assigned as internal auditor
Relieve cell operators during breaks, lunch or other short term runs.
Operate machines on a daily basis such as lathes, machining centers, gun drill and rack rolling machines.
Assist supervisor with manpower moves to support machine downtime or material shortages.
Must be able to read blueprints and understand print symbols
Knowledge of basic inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, depth gages, height gages, bore gages etc
Responsible for writing up scrap.
Evaluate and solve production problems.
Set-up and change over equipment as necessary.
Support engineering efforts for tool testing.
Assist engineering with Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions.
Support prototyping activities of new product development as well as service requirements for current and past models.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cellular manufacturing principles.
Basic knowledge of industrial engineering principles related to man/machine cycle time studies.
Perform low levels of maintenance.
Training and indirect supervision of production operators.
Support staff and material schedules to meet customer requirements.
Assists in the creation of Standardized Work, verifies weekly operators are following Standardized Work.
Review Standardized Work weekly to ensure the process is still relevant to production. Mark changes on the SW sheet.
Must understand how TAKT Time is relevant to the line and how to explain the Balance Chart
Must complete and maintain the Check Sheet on the Team Board, Safety Cross, Quality Q, OA calculations, FTQ and 5S review once per shift per week.