Summary: 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. Job Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required. 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
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees