Superintendent, Automation Eng

Position: Superintendent, Automation Eng.
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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

General

Job Duties:

To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach that follows the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to ensure a satisfied and productive employee workplace.

To lead and direct Company health and safety objectives that provide for a safe and healthful workplace for all Decostar employees.

To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of personnel that will provide for an overall positive working environment.

To follow Company policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.

To persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.

To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.

Specific

Job Duties:

Manage all aspects of The Magna Employee’s Charter and ensure that the charter is adhered to by all Decostar staff by providing guidance and leading by example.

Implement the Decostar hiring plan using selection techniques integrating employee ability, prior experience, and in-house training to ensure future success with the Company.

Manage salaried staff employment agreements.

Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all employees of Decostar which include required qualifications and necessary training.

Lead the development of the Quick Start screening and training process for the staffing of team members and technicians elop, maintain and distribute the Employee Handbook as required.

Develop a performance appraisal format for all Decostar employees and develop a system for monitoring and tracking such records for job security.

Implement an attendance program that reduces unexcused absences by employees.

To ensure that automation/robotic technical support is provided to all pertinent production department employees. This responsibility is geared towards a “train the trainer” approach with the goal of delivering first-class customer service.

Participate in new program launch activities with the specific goal of assisting in the identification, installation, and commissioning of the needed capital assets to support production requirements.

Coordinate training activities for appropriate personnel regarding the design intent, operation, and maintenance of automation and/or robotic system equipment.

Provide engineering support to the Plant Maintenance Manager with respect to automated and robotic systems.

Participate fully in Decostar continuous improvement team activities as directed by the Manager of Operations to ensure CI goals are met.

Coordinate new projects and/or engineering modifications as assigned. Ensure all work is in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Assume project management responsibilities for any project assigned by the Manager of Operations and ensure that all timelines are met.

Assist as required in writing bid specifications for potential vendors for specific projects and create bid comparison matrices for the purposes of vendor selection.

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