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Newaygo, Michigan, UStime type:
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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.##

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** The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
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* JOB SUMMARY:

The Off Shift Superintendent is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and operational support across manufacturing activities during the overnight shift. This role serves as the senior on-site operational leader, ensuring safety, quality, production, and customer service objectives are achieved while maintaining effective communication between shifts and functional departments.

The Off Shift Superintendent does not have direct supervisory responsibility for off-shift Production Supervisors. Instead, the role acts as a key resource and escalation point, partnering with supervisors and providing guidance, coordination, and decision-making support related to production execution, quality concerns, staffing needs, material availability, and operational priorities.
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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

**** Operational Leadership*
* · Serve as the senior operational leader on third shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
· Coordinate production activities to support daily output, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
· Monitor production performance and proactively address issues that could impact safety, quality, productivity, or customer service.
· Facilitate cross-functional decision-making to maintain operational continuity during off-shift hours.
· Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
** Support of Production Supervisors*
* · Act as a resource and advisor to third-shift Production Supervisors.
· Provide guidance regarding production priorities, labor utilization, schedule adherence, and issue resolution.
· Assist supervisors in evaluating and responding to operational challenges and unexpected production disruptions.
· Foster collaboration and alignment across departments without direct supervisory authority.
· Escalate significant operational, quality, staffing, or equipment issues as appropriate.
** Quality Coordination*
* · Partner with Quality personnel and production teams to address quality concerns and customer requirements.
· Support investigation and containment activities related to nonconforming products or process deviations.
· Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the shift and that issues are effectively communicated to leadership.
· Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Supply Chain & Material Flow Coordination
· Coordinate with Materials and Warehouse teams to support production schedules.
· Assist in resolving material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and shipping or receiving challenges that impact operations.
· Support prioritization of production requirements based on customer demand and available resources.
· Ensure appropriate communication of material-related issues to…