Plant Manager

Magna International•Lancaster, OH

11d

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. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of automotive manufacturing experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work and education
Possess excellent leadership abilities
Extensive experience with lean manufacturing concepts
Extensive experience with Cost of Quality
Certified in various problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Red X, Lean, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years of auditing experience
Must possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
Negotiating and explanation skills are required
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management
Technical communication / understanding of company processes
Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Assists in establishing current and long-range objectives, plans and policies.
Structures and organizes plant operations team, processes, and procedures
Creates and fosters positive relationships with production hourly workforce and leads team in plant operation expectations
Ensures and enforces plant guidelines, policies, and expectations for plant operation
Advises, guides, directs and authorizes personnel to carry out major plans and procedures consistent with established policies and corporate approval.
Assists in managing the adequacy and soundness of the division’s financial structure.
Reviews operating results of the division. Compares them to established objectives. Ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout the division.
Assists in representing the division with major customers, financial community and the public.
Assists in planning, developing and implementing organization policies and goals.
Coordinates activities of departments.
Assists in directing and coordinating the promotion of products manufactured or services performed to develop new markets, increase market share and obtain competitive position in the industry.
Assists in analyzing division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made.
Assists in the allocation of the operating budget.
Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
As instructed by the General Manager, will direct, promote and review programs relating to safety, quality and productivity in the division and recommend changes where desirable.
Performs regular workplace inspections and monitors compliance with all Health and Safety and ISO14001 policies and procedures.
Assists in development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions and standards.
Understands quality policy and assures compliance with ISO/IATF systems.
Conducts performance reviews informally or formally as required and ensures performance reviews are completed for all employees.
Builds and fosters teamwork within the department creating an environment where team members are respectful (people, property, equipment), work together, communicate effectively and lend a hand when/where required.
Ensures suppliers are performing work safely while in operations work areas/zones when applicable.
Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
Other duties as required.