Production Jobs in Newmarket, ON

Job Description

Job Description

What we offer :

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.

What we offer :

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.

Group Summary :

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities :

• Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the department through effective goals / objectives setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
• Ensures a robust department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs.
• Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry / field related benchmarking and trends.
• Promote and sustain Standardization (Standard work / 1 pc flow / Cycle time adherence)
• Responsible for promoting and achieving Kaizen activities in all department groups Implementation of the Magna Production System (MPS / TPS) Principles
• Collects, measures and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement (QOS process).
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands.
• Facilitates effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open-Door philosophy.
• Maintains continuous improvement of the department and keep current with new products, processes, materials and equipment technologies
• Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management by Walking Around (MBWA).
• Accountable for department budget preparation, approval and attainment.
• Take a leadership role in improving assembly efficiency and effectiveness through implementing projects, challenging and modifying operating practices, and continuous improvement of ongoing operations
• Maintain schedule attainment within established levels
• Responsible to lead the scheduled production meeting with the assigned Cross Functional Team (CFT) to ensure all open issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure all customer-shipping requirements are achieved and product is built to the prescribed quality level
• Supports pillars of production (No Good / Down Time / Cycle Time and Continuous Improvement)
• Supports TWI (Training within Industry) process for training effectiveness
• Supports and encourages the Employee Involvement (EI) process throughout the plant.
• Utilize the Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) process to ensure all employees within the department are treated fairly and consistently with respect to supervision, guidance, coaching and training
• Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of objectives.
• Involvement in the accident / incident investigation program, determine root causes, correct actions and following-up to ensure completion.
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety policies are followed.
• Conducts planned workplace inspections, as scheduled by the Environmental, Health and Safety Department.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment :

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type : Regular / Permanent

Group :

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting