Sr. Team Leader

Magna International•Shelby Twp, MI

14h

About The Position

The Sr. Team Leader leads a manufacturing production team in an assembly environment, supporting safe, high-quality, efficient production and achievement of daily operational objectives. The role responds to Team Member requests for help on the production floor, develops and trains team members, maintains standardized work and training records, monitors work-cell performance, and coordinates shift handovers and team communications. The leader also drives continuous improvement, quality initiatives, problem solving, and adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including assembly experience.
Ability to manage conflict and stressful situations.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring and developing team members.
Ability to work weekends when needed.
Willingness to attend training to further develop skills and demonstrate Magna Core Values.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured work environment and lead a team with enthusiasm and commitment.
Excellent attendance and a satisfactory work performance record.
Flexibility in fulfilling job responsibilities.
Experience with or ability to be trained in TWI Job Instructions (JI), TWI Job Relations (JR), Basic Problem Solving, 5S, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Total Predictive Maintenance (PTM), Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, MAFACT Simulation Training, and MAFACT Overview.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory training.
Previous experience operating Blinder Clip equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow the Leader Standard Work established for the position and remain available in the production area to respond promptly to Team Member calls for help (Andon).
Train new and existing direct reports using TWI methods, JES documents, and SWI charts; ensure team members are cross-trained and maintain the training matrix.
Perform start-of-shift activities, including reviewing prior-shift safety, quality, and productivity information; adjusting work assignments for absenteeism and training; checking 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply; and facilitating Tier 1 pre-shift meetings.
Prepare safety, quality, and productivity information for the next shift and confirm 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply conditions at the end of the shift.
Perform safety checks, audit Team Member safety checks, and confirm that required checks are completed.
Review production data and prepare performance reports for senior leadership; report work-cell performance at Tier 2 supervisor and operations meetings.
Audit hourly work-cell performance, review workstation performance at least hourly, and take action to resolve problems and meet shift targets.
Conduct weekly audits of Team Members’ standardized work, confirm that they can recite SWI, correct deviations, and document observations and results.
Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets; temporarily cover for absent Team Members or those who leave the line.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen Events and engage Team Members in developing improvement ideas.
Apply Job Relations training to build effective relationships between leadership and Team Members; communicate professionally, maintain a collaborative environment, and provide feedback on Team Member concerns within 48 hours.
Facilitate employee suggestions, provide a response within 24 hours, and escalate unresolved support-function issues to supervisors within 48 hours.
Ensure the team meets Safety, Quality, Timing, Cost, and Motivation (SQTCM) objectives and understands and maintains current work-cell documentation.
Perform periodic quality checks; drive quality initiatives; ensure adherence to quality standards, control plans, work instructions, and customer requirements; review Quality Alerts with the team; assign only trained operators; and ensure proper product identification, labeling, and disposition.
Lead or present problem-solving activities using the PDCA methodology, complete A3 problem solving as needed, and document progress toward measurable SQTCM improvement targets.
Enforce and improve 5S, aiming for a 95% audit rating; perform Layered Process Audits and other assigned audits.
Support MAFACT implementation, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and continuous improvement; participate in improvement activities beyond the assigned area to develop capabilities.
Investigate shift incidents and implement countermeasures with relevant Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality personnel.
Attend and participate in Fast Response, MAFACT, departmental, and other applicable meetings.
Support Team Members in defined autonomous maintenance activities and escalate safety, quality, and productivity issues according to the established process.
Maintain the Tier 1 board, including hour-by-hour performance and KPI information, and track Leader Standard Work.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.