Operations Manager (2nd Shift)

To perform regular workplace inspections, conduct safety talks, staff meetings, participate in the accident/incident investigation program, training new employees, correcting unsafe acts or conditions and correct or commend health and safety performance. The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Decoma Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.

• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.

• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.

• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.

• To perform regular workplace inspections, conduct safety talks, staff meetings, participate in the accident/incident investigation program, training new employees, correcting unsafe acts or conditions and correct or commend health and safety performance.

• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.

• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.

Specific Job Duties:

• Coordinate the utilization of injection molding facilities, equipment, machines, materials and employees to meet the performance objectives for the Injection Molding Department.

• Lead Injection Molding Employees in their efforts to continuously improve the performance objectives within the guidelines of the Decostar continuous improvement philosophy.

• Train staff members in TS-16949 requirements for the Injection Molding Department. Ensure strict compliance to all TS-16949 procedures and work guidance.

• Assist in the development of the Injection Molding departmental budget. Ensure all departmental expenditures are executed following the correct procedures to ensure accurate general ledger allocation. Participate as required in budget reviews.

• Support Advanced Quality planning for new program development through expedient scheduling of tool trials and participation as a cross functional member of the launch teams.

• Participate in the Decostar strategic planning process through identification of capital equipment needs for the Injection Molding Department to support available capacity for new business and to improve costs for existing business. Identify the best available equipment options and develop bid packages for competitive quoting.

• Supply information as required for quoting new business or engineering changes for existing business to the Sales Administrator.

• Direct Injection Molding Department employees to accurately input data as required to ensure the reliability of information used for departmental reports process capability and materials management.

• Maintain a high departmental standard for housekeeping in the Injection Molding area. Apply principles of 5S in all areas of the Injection Molding Department.

• Organize and lead Kaizen activities at least once per month to increase department efficiency and employee involvement.

• Research new and innovative technologies to analyze the potential for cost competitive applications to the Decostar product lines. Communicate patentable ideas to Senior Management for product development.

• Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.

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