Mold Production Manager - 3rd Shift

Magna International•Northwood, OH

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 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

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field of study.
Twelve years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.
Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.
Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high volume, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving and people skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily team meetings and offer ideas/suggestions that contribute to meeting the performance objectives for the Molding Department (Molding KPI’s)
Coordinate the utilization of Molding facilities, equipment, materials and employees to meet departmental performance objectives.
Train team leaders and team members in developing teamwork skills and team oriented activities in a positive working environment.
Manage Molding activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of employees to ensure product quality and delivery.
Track time sheets, attendance records and ensure that all performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate staffing needs and ensure that all personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
Develop and implement ergonomic cell layouts to optimize process flows and eliminate non-value-added activities through the principles of synchronous manufacturing.
Ensure strict compliance to all IATF procedures and monitor development and compliance of all work guidances on the floor.
Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans and work guidances.
Guide departmental continuous improvement activities and participate as requested.
Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist the Mold Schedulers as needed to create and modify Press & Secondary Machine Schedules.
Support and manage continuous improvement projects to improve the molding yields / FTC.
Work with the Mold Quality group to complete time studies, work cell layouts and Standardized Work sheets for new model programs.
Fill-in for and perform Team Leader duties when Team Leader is filling in for production team members on the production floor.