Eagle Bend - Team Lead at Magna International, Inc. in Clinton, Tennessee

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Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for conducting standardized work observations with operators regularly and assisting in the preparation of standardized work documents. Responsible for quality & conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing IATF
16949 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to Supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering representative

• Lead fellow team members in meeting or exceeding customer requirements
• Checks that all pre-production safety, quality and productivity checks are completed by Team Members or next level up.
• Respond immediately to Team Members' call for help (Andon) with the main goal of assisting the Team Member to overcome the problem
• Fill in temporarily for Team Members who are absent
• Escalate safety, quality, and productivity issues according to the defined escalation process and perform Layered Process Audits (LPA)
• Review of previous shift information regarding safety, quality, and productivity issues
• Make work assignment adjustments based on absenteeism, training, and help to control overtime
• Walk the production area to confirm 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply conditions are to standard, and participate in pre-shift Team Member Tier 1 meeting
• Prepare safety, quality, and productivity communication information for the next shift and verify that 5S, equipment readiness, and material supply conditions meet the standard at the end of the shift.
• Team Leaders review hour-by-hour performance and take action to solve problems that impact performance, report out performance to Supervisors
• Help EBM to meet or exceed Mafact (Magna Factory Concept) standards of operation
• Complete SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts as needed
• Ensure weld/destruct testing is performed data is recorded
• Perform basic machine maintenance
• 100% visual inspection & packaging of product
• Tagging and labeling per the work instructions
• Safely operate forklift to move materials and finished goods
• Enforce company policies as outlined in employee handbook
• Create and implement Continuous Improvement suggestions
• Work to increase efficiency and reduce scrap
• Help to control overtime
• Train team members in all areas including safety, quality, standardized work and productivity
  - Per TWI JI Methodology
• Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

• 1-2 Years manufacturing experience required
• Machine operation experience
• Assembly and/or Laser Operator experience helpful
• Ability to use a calculator
• SPC experience

• Observe all safety regulations to insure own and others safety
• 5S & LPA (Layered Process Audit) Required
• Total Productive Maintenance (Required)
• Value stream mapping (Preferred)
• Practical problem solving (Required)
• Standardized work (Required)
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Willpower
• Structured working
• Enthusiasm and Commitment
• Ability to understand verbal work instructions provided in English
• Ability to read Production schedules
• Ability to use measuring devices and fixtures
• Basic math skills
• Complete control cards with math data
• Ability to work overtime as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) preferred but not required

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Nursing Room
• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition
• Referral Program
  - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch
• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Employee and Family Events

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