WCM​/Lean Manager

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with support and resources to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects. We believe your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio 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 industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in vehicle exteriors, Magna offers everything from materials development and design to manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates and encourages all WCM activities and continuous improvement workshops.
• Manages Six Sigma and Lean projects to support improvement initiatives and strategic goals.

Specific Job Duties

• Provides strategic direction, leadership, support, and decision-making to ensure successful application of continuous improvement concepts, including Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, Layouts, and Material flow.
• Assists managers through reviewing continuous improvement plans and activities, providing feedback.
• Facilitates management updates and communication on all WCM activities.
• Supports manufacturing engineering resources.
• Manages Standardized Work Processes and Kaizen events.
• Leads and participates in customer lean and MAFACT assessments.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and BOS policies and procedures.
• Supports cost reduction and innovation idea programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a safe and healthful workplace, integrating safety into all organizational elements, and striving to eliminate hazards.
• Ensures workplace conditions conform to standards and supports environmental sustainability efforts.

Skills / Experience Required

• Five years automotive experience; two years manufacturing experience; one year continuous work experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing processes, project management, and supervisory roles.
• Proven performance in implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, computer, and math/statistics skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and translate customer requirements into operational strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, high energy, and team motivation skills.

Education Requirements

• Required:
  
  BS in Engineering or related discipline.
• Preferred:
  Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet physical demands as per job function evaluation.
• Work in office and manufacturing environments with PPE and safety precautions.
• Travel using public transportation.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

Magna values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics. We respect your privacy and advise against sending applications via email to comply with GDPR and local data laws.

Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent

Group:
Magna Exteriors

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing