Program Site Manager

Magna International•Spring Hill, TN

22h

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

B.S. degree in relevant technical field (required). In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.
Manufacturing Supervision (3-5 years)
Work experience (8-10 years)
Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Must have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills (8D methodology).
Must have good computer and math skills.
Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must have the ability to make group presentations.
Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations.
Must be able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.
Must be competent in & utilize AIAG "Core Tools" (Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plan)

Nice To Haves

Process/Project Engineer in an assembly operation (3-5 years).

Responsibilities

Participates in business planning process, relative to the site.
Ensures safe working conditions for employees of the site, including ensuring employees receive proper safety training and are following safety procedures & practices. Also tracks safety audits and ensures effective corrective actions are taken.
Ensures employees in areas of responsibility receive the training and development they need to perform their responsibilities effectively.
Ensures compliance with all operational objectives and targets for regulatory requirements in areas of responsibility.
Assists direct reports by coaching, counseling, motivating and providing technical support as necessary.
Conducts performance appraisals on direct reports and ensures others on site do the same in a timely manner.
Applies disciplinary actions within department as needed.
Directs implementation of continuous improvement/cost reduction activities within areas of responsibility, including submitting improvement ideas.
Interviews and selects technical and salaried personnel for hire in areas of responsibility.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
Supervises: Site Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Supervisors, Shipping/Receiving Coordinators, and Systems Engineer
Ensures housekeeping in facility is maintained to Nascote & Magna standards.
Ensures site team meetings are being held and all documentation is recorded and kept.
Champions safety and quality 8D’s that are executed by his team and ensures effective corrective actions are taken.
Facilitates lateral moves, postings, layoffs and recalls of GPW personnel in department as needed by the staffing firm.
Completes documentation of activities as required.
Approves time sheets, leaves and vacations.
Performs other tasks as assigned.