Job Information
Magna Assistant Production Manager B Shift in Liberty, Missouri
Assistant Production Manager B Shift
Job Number: 69508
Group: Cosma International
Division: LMV Automotive Systems
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Liberty, MISSOURI, US, 64068
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
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.
About the Role
This position is to plan, organize and lead production to ensure that parts are produced safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard. Responsible for providing training, facilitating process improvements as needed to ensure World Class Manufacturing and ensure production KPI’s are met.
Your Responsibilities
(This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.)
Oversee the production process making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
Displays ability to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely, data driven decisions.
Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Create and maintain a world class standard for quality workmanship.
Maintain a safe and healthful working environment where zero lost time injuries are the standard of work by all LMV employees.
Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and procedures, promoting and practicing safety first policy, including housekeeping
Maintain a motivated and proud teamwork environment with ownership in workmanship. Encourage two-way, open and friendly attitudes at all times. Be approachable and listen to employees.
Work out and implement standard Work Instructions for production operations and ensure that they are adhered to as well as audited to the appropriate schedule.
Monitor the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics and Management.
Promote, encourage, and educate ownership mindset to all production and support functions.
Participate and develop in active succession planning.
Respond to Customer Complaints/Requests/Concerns within a timely manner.
Determine and implement improvements to the production process.
Be on call 24 hours per day for emergencies.
Responsible for adhering to OSHA and EPA regulations.
Actively participate in the cross-management team in achieving world class performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement activities.
Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise production employees in a production environment.
Manages one complete shift consisting of Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and direct production employees.
Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
Who we are looking for
Your preferred qualifications
(These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Employees will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.)
Education and/or Experience:
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Degree in business administration, management, engineering, industrial technology or related field or combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to problem solve.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate with others, both verbal and written.
• Able to prepare, read, write and interpret reports, instructions, procedures and business correspondence.
• Able to clearly and effectively respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers.
• Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to work flexible hours to be available to three shifts.
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.
Site Benefits
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.