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Operational Excellence Manager

Magna International, Inc

Muncie, Indiana

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Environmental Management Systems, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Improvement Metrics, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations Management, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Powertrain, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Standards Development, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Test Plan/Schedule, Total Productive Maintenance, Training Program, Value Stream Mapping, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Muncie, Indiana
POSTED
1 day ago
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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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and cost. This role drives the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing principles, coaches employees at all levels, and fosters a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can identify opportunities for improvement, lead cross-functional teams, develop employees, and implement sustainable process improvements that deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

  • Automotive manufacturing experience (Tier 1 or Tier 2 preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical field.
  • Experience with Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Layered Process Audits (LPA), and Training Within Industry (TWI).
  • Experience facilitating training programs and improvement workshops.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to develop and execute operational excellence strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.
  • Facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S programs, standard work development, and process optimization.
  • Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
  • Develop and maintain value stream maps and identify opportunities to improve flow and eliminate waste.
  • Support changeover reduction, process standardization, and production efficiency improvements.
  • Lead workplace organization initiatives throughout manufacturing, warehousing, quality, maintenance, and office areas.
  • Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities and equipment reliability improvement efforts.
  • Track and report continuous improvement metrics and project results to leadership.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to identify and implement sustainable process improvements.
  • Support ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and other quality and environmental management systems.
  • Simplify processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve operational performance.
  • Lead and develop Continuous Improvement team members, including assigning work, providing coaching, and supporting professional development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

  • Improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Sustainable cost reduction and waste elimination.
  • Increased employee engagement in continuous improvement activities.
  • Strong adoption of Lean Manufacturing principles acr

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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