Production Supervisor; 2nd and 3rd Shifts

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Production Supervisor (2nd and 3rd Shifts) – Magna International

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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.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing (automotive preferred)
• Ability to coach, lead, and motivate a team
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-moving environment
• Knowledge of 5S, TPM, and general lean manufacturing practices
• Comfortable using production systems, reports, and basic computer programs
• Flexible schedule—must be available for overtime, weekends, or off-shifts if needed

• Conduct attendance reviews at the start of each shift and make proactive staffing adjustments to support production requirements.
• Reallocate team members based on skill proficiency to address production demands or support training initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leads to ensure alignment on production goals, shift responsibilities, and team coordination.
• Support Team Leads in identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, ensuring consistent material flow through effective communication with material handlers.
• Maintain continuous leadership presence on the production floor by ensuring at least one Lead remains with the line while the other manages replenishment tasks.
• Oversee the execution of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities, including equipment cleaning, RTV nozzle replacement, and completion of required checklists.
• Hold team members accountable for scrap review and teardown activities throughout the shift, ensuring operational discipline.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date shift rosters reflecting team member names, assignments, and skill levels; develop and implement structured growth plans for operator progression.
• Facilitate daily rotation of operators who have reached skill level 3 or higher to promote cross-training and operational flexibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to scheduled breaks, providing appropriate coverage and relief to maintain productivity.
• Proactively collaborate with preceding and succeeding shifts to address skill gaps and enhance team development efforts.
• Enforce 5S workplace organization standards to sustain a clean, safe, and efficient production environment.
• Communicate consistently with operators regarding training expectations, operational rotations, and career development pathways.
• Verify that all material replenishment requirements are met before the conclusion of each shift to support seamless production handoffs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment. Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of 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:
  Magna Powertrain
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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