Team Leader

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:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Team Leaders (TL) effectively lead and engage all team members in achieving established business goals and improving productivity. TLs provide supervision and guidance to the operators to ensure that their teams are performing at the highest level of quality and in the most efficient manner possible. They are responsible for conducting standardized work observations with operators on a regular basis and assisting in the preparation of standardized work documents.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Equivalent to completion of high school and /or related work experience.

2. Stamping experience is preferred.

3. Leadership courses and/or leadership experience an asset, including Presstran's leader in training program

4. Ability to understand, anticipate, follow and provide direction while exercising maturity of judgement.

5. Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact.

6. Strong time management, leadership, communication, organizational and presentation skills

7. Must successfully complete required training provided by Presstran (i.e. TWI Job Instructions & Job Relations Training, the operation of cranes, lift trucks and tuggers, unless previously certified through Presstran)

8. Automated transfer press, coil line operation and blank de-stacking system experience.

9. Must be computer literate.

10. Apply Magna Charter and How We Work Together principles in day to day interactions.

11. Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job.

12. Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.

13. Ability to work all three shifts, as required.

DUTIES:

1. Monitors and adheres to production schedule and adapts to any changes.

2. Instructs and organizes the department work force for required daily activities.

3. Trains team members using the TWI Job Instruction Method for cycle work jobs and maintain an up-to-date training matrix for team members

4. Ensures that all safety devices are checked at the start of each shift and that results are recorded.

5. Ensures appropriate first-off procedures for all processes are followed.

6. Ensures that all documentation is accurate on production, time, fastener check sheets, etc.

7. Continually monitors production for quality, breakdowns, or problems and maintains Production Analysis boards.

8. Ensures that the department is kept clean at all times.

9. Ensures that all work-in-process and any/all parts are correctly identified and dispositioned.

10. Fills out NCR's correctly and in a timely manner and ensures that parts are tagged accordingly.

11. Assists in completing accident reports immediately after each incident.

12. Responsible for consistently representing and upholding all company policies and decisions at all times.

13. Provides input into the Performance Appraisal process.

14. Provides employee coaching, development and training.

15. Develops and maintains peer relationships and effectively builds and fosters teamwork within the department.

16. Promotes/recommends continuous improvement suggestions including environment, people processes and equipment/machinery.

17. Abides by all plant health, safety and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and ensures employees work in a safe and healthful manner in accordance with the occupational health and safety legislation.

18. Follows and adheres to requirements of current customer quality and environmental management systems standards.

19. Ability to operate production equipment, as required.

20. Liaison between Production Team and Department Leadership.

21. First contact for support departments (i.e. Quality, Maintenance, Toolroom, Materials etc.).

22. Performs other related duties as required.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International