Maintenance Supervisor, 2nd shift

About the Role

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems. Our solutions include seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck, and bus industries. We offer an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies and expect exciting, varied responsibilities with a wide range of development prospects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and practices at SHSS, ensuring employees know how to perform their jobs efficiently and safely.
• Instruct employees on the use of personal protective equipment and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Recognize and rectify unsafe working conditions, maintain excellent housekeeping, and ensure proper accident investigation and reporting.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Align maintenance departmental objectives and activities with the Magna Employee Charter, Magna Corporate Constitution, and Operation Principles.
• Lead and motivate employees, challenge the status quo, and implement creative and innovative solutions.
• Provide direction to employees in facility-related matters and assign daily duties.
• Review completed work for conformance to standards and deliver on commitments while treating people fairly and with respect.
• Respond to employee concerns, including safety issues, in a timely manner.
• Provide clear and specific performance feedback and appraise employee effectiveness during annual developmental reviews.
• Develop others and improve employee performance through coaching, training, and development activities.
• Communicate and train employees to ensure compliance with Technical System Procedures and Instructions.
• Develop an annual maintenance plan, schedule major plant projects, and oversee the implementation of ongoing and preventative maintenance on all SHSS equipment.
• Authorize all maintenance-related purchase orders and promote cost-reduction programs for the maintenance area.
• Ensure compliance with the plant maintenance budget and provide leadership to the maintenance organization to achieve assigned goals.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines for scheduling outside contractors and expedite lead-time items with suppliers.
• Perform special projects in support of organizational business objectives and other duties as assigned.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional workplace by utilizing employees during downtime or contractual time.
• Lead the implementation of successful job rotations developed by the safety engineer and approved by management.
• Ensure a safe environment by identifying, correcting, or eliminating hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions.
• Enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures consistently and investigate accidents or injuries promptly.
• Train new employees, correct or commend health and safety performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Actively participate in the plant safety program by performing regular workplace inspections and conducting safety talks.
• Investigate accidents/incidents promptly and assist in meeting or exceeding plant safety goals.
• Display a positive attitude towards safety and lead by example to ensure a safe and healthful workplace.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter and OSHA.

Qualifications

• Certification in a relevant maintenance trade.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in an automotive (JIT) Tier 1 manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement processes, lean manufacturing concepts, methods, and principles.
• Understanding of expense budgets, operational planning, and strong project management skills.
• Ability to partner with internal/external customers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Working knowledge of customer shipping requirements, inventory controls, production scheduling, plant/equipment maintenance, engineering systems, and plant raw materials.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and proficiency with Microsoft and other manufacturing-related software.

Benefits

Magna invests in its employees by providing support and resources to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect:

• An engaging and dynamic work environment.
• Exciting and varied responsibilities with a wide range of development prospects.
• A career path as unique as you are.