Toolroom Area Leader- Monte 2nd Shift

Magna International•Montezuma, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Room Area Leader is responsible to direct the workflow in the tool room for assigned shifts by managing associates and projects and work with vendors and contractors as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate
May be required to adjust shifts as necessary

Nice To Haves

Tool and Die Journeyman status preferred
Two (2) year or four (4) year associates degree or higher in a related field preferred
Minimum three years’ supervisory experience preferred
Excellent organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in computer operations
Must exhibit high integrity and honesty

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct tool room associates on assigned shifts in a safe, quality minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled
Lead projects that yield sustainable process improvements in order to produce acceptable CPK values
Fill in for the tool room manager in his/her absence
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings with associates
Communicate with all affected about tooling concerns and provide status reports as appropriate
Assist in the implementations and improvements of effective preventive maintenance programs for all plant tooling
Work with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity
Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
Promote accountability by providing formal and informal performance feedback to associates; conduct formal performance evaluations that are tied to plant and company goals; utilize individual corrective action plans if necessary
Provide training to associates, develop them through coaching and mentoring, and provide recognition when warranted
Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel
Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation
Use reasonable means to require all associates to comply with safety policies and rules and enforce through a system of effective accountability that includes progressive discipline
Ensure associates have a workplace free from recognized hazards which are or may cause serious physical harm; must comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards applicable to MBCI
Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and implement corrective action where necessary
Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
Follow and support MBCI’s and Magna’s operating principles and display the company’s core values on a regular and consistent basis