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Production Manager - Tier 1 Automotive

Magna International, Inc

Clinton, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automotive Technology, Business Plan, Business Processes, Chassis Engineering, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer/Client Research, Documentation, Employee Relations, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Machine Tool, Materials Management, Metrics, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Product Control, Product Engineering, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Clinton, Tennessee
POSTED
14 days 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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for quality & conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing IATF16949 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to Supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering representative

  • Set the strategic direction for the assigned Business Unit in line with Eagle Bend's Business Plan objectives and lead team to set and accomplish their goals
  • Assume full responsibility for all production activity in the Business Unit based on schedules created by Production Control/Materials department personnel
  • Works closely with the Materials Manager to assure availability of material and machines to fulfill customer demands, control inventory, and maintain production planning and reporting
  • Ensure that all customer demands regarding Quality and Delivery of the products are consistently met or exceeded according to IATF16949 standards
  • Assume responsibility for the safe & efficient operation of the Business Unit and for the safety of all members of the team, as well as enforcement of safety & environmental policies
  • Fully support the utilization of all EBM systems at all times as well as the maintenance and periodic upgrade of our systems
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Materials Management to assure product control at all times, while meeting customer requirements
  • Ensure that the Customer, People, and Investor goals are balanced in accordance with the Magna Operational Principles
  • Maintain existing work cells to meet and exceed customer requirements and satisfy Mafact internal audit requirements and appropriate supporting documentation
  • Ensure that the Business Unit is ready to pass system and process audits at any time, including customer visits and inspections; perform regular process audits as assigned
  • Review customer feedback on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and initiate counter measures and/or activities required to fulfill the customer's expectations
  • Root cause analysis and countermeasures implemented in a timely manner and follow-up on dimensional corrections; develop corrective actions in accordance with related departments
  • Maintain & improve housekeeping and plant organization within the Business Unit, including plant layouts and 5S standards
  • Monitor and address health, safety & environmental concerns on the shop floor including regulatory requirements, Incident Rate and Monthly Inspection results
  • Monitor quality issues and implement effective Corrective Actions and countermeasures toward our company goal of Zero Defects
  • Manage Business Unit monthly expenses, control overtime and spending, and participate in Eagle Bend's annual Business Planning process
  • Improve efficiency by reducing set-up times and analyze metrics for elimination of both scrap and waste wherever possible
  • Maintains a proactive management style, an open door policy for a positive employee relations climate, measured by the Employee Opinion Survey score and other satisfaction criteria
  • Uphold Magna's Employee Charter principles and enforce company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Magna's Operational Principles
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures with emphasis on development of people and use of technology across the Business Unit
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Stamping, and Assembly to assure flawless execution of new program launch activities
  • Assist operators in troubleshooting machine, die, and material problems and resolve issues which arise in the course of daily production
  • Provide adequate training of personnel assigned to the Business Unit and ensure that training needs are periodically reviewed & modified as

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/