Lean Team Administrative Assistant

Magna International•Northwood, OH

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: 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.

Requirements

Must be detail orientated, have strong organizational skills, and the to prioritize work tasks.
Desire to self educate and learn new skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
Strong mathematical, analytical, and calculation skills.
Must have experience in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications.

Nice To Haves

QAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities.
Administer Continuous Improvement projects through the use of Wave system, Norplas’ Winning Teams System, and Mafact Cockpit.
Work closely with CI project leads to develop business cases.
Maintain status spreadsheets, generate reports and provide updates as necessary for management regarding status of CI projects.
Generate reports and provide updates as necessary for management regarding MAFACT (Manga’s operating system) and lean manufacturing systems: MAFACT action log, MAFACT assessment evidence files, Lean Thinker System, etc.
Plan, design, and order rewards for Winning Teams and Lean Thinker programs.
Assist in writing and maintenance of Standard Work documents.
Coordinate training activities.
Perform clerical duties such as meeting agendas & minutes, memos, reports, and presentations.
Track and maintain appropriate inventory levels of 5S supplies and coordinate the reordering of necessary supplies.
Order materials for the lean team.
Maintain confidentiality of all information and data transacted in the daily performance of your job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.