Production Supervisor

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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:
Summary: The Area Leader is responsible to oversee and direct production associates in the performance of their duties focusing on safety, quality, productivity and all company/regulatory policies and procedures
Job Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required.

• Keep direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectives
• Ensure daily pre-shift meetings and other communication tools are used effectively
• Carry out and implement the efficient utilization of all equipment and manpower
• Know and understand process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function
• Communicate with Production Manager(s) about production concerns and provide status reports as appropriate
• Remove problems to ensure production requirements and customer demands are met
• Promote accountability by providing formal and informal performance feedback to associates; conduct formal performance evaluations that are tied to plant and company goals; utilize individual corrective action plans if necessary
• Provide training to associates, develop them through coaching and mentoring, and provide recognition when warranted
• Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel
• Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation
• Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Use reasonable means to require all associates to comply with safety policies and rules and enforce through a system of effective accountability that may include progressive discipline
• Ensure associates have a workplace free from recognized hazards which are or may cause serious physical harm; must comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards applicable to Magna Body & Chassis Iowa
• Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and implement corrective action where necessary
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and implement corrective action where necessary
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa's and Magna's operating principles and display the company's core values on a regular and consistent basis

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct/Indirect production associates on assigned shift and area
Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills to conduct multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in computer operations, ability to grasp new software quickly
• Must exhibit high integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift and crane certification
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to remain positive even under pressure
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary

Physical Demands:

• As identified in the Area Leader functional job description

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International