Line Leaders

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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.

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.

• The Line Leader in the Production Department at Co-Ex-Tec is responsible for overseeing a team of production workers to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.
• This role involves coordinating daily activities, monitoring performance, providing guidance and support, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• The Team Leader plays a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and productive work environment Please note this is for Night Shift (10pm-6am).
• Conduct start of shift meeting to review previous day (or shift) results, highlighting any problems or achievements, review shift targets, communicate quality issues, discuss recent continuous improvements implemented and address any concerns from the work center team while encouraging improvement ideas from the team.
• Re-enforce adherence to the standards within the work centres regarding standardized work, quality and maintenance.
• Communicate quality concerns and suggest corrective action where applicable.
• Report problems and abnormalities to shift supervisor immediately after a non-conforming part is produced.
• Able to perform any operation within the work centers and be able to transfer knowledge (train) others how to follow the standardized work.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF
  16949), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), EMS (ISO
  14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
• Operate equipment in the department as per the equipment operating instructions.
• Verify equipment safety inspection checklists are completed at the start of shift and follow up with associated work order where required.
• Fill in for Team Members that need to temporarily leave the line (ex. Bathroom Breaks, etc).
• Review hour-by-hour performance (hourly at a minimum) and take actions to correct problems.
• Record problems and actions taken.
• Provide raw materials for work cells.
• Advise Supervisor and or Materials Department of continuing shortages and or misplaced and or miss-labeled stock.
• Ensure finished goods are organized, handled and labeled properly.
• Ensure that all production and scrap are reported accurately.
• Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in coordinating and performing routine changeovers and set-up activities according to production schedule and customer requirements.
• Ensure all changeover materials are in the work center and ready in advance.
• Advise Supervisor when a non-scheduled changeover is required.
• Assist team members as necessary in minor stoppages and repairs including PLC resets.
• Advise process/set-up/tooling/maintenance and or Supervisor if additional assistance is required.
• Verify through visual check, that all machines are set to the process parameters on the run sheets.
• Coach team members as necessary.
• Advise Supervisor of any continuing off standard conditions.
• Conduct layered audits as scheduled.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of off standard quality conditions.
• Ensure appropriate containment actions are in place.
• Ensure issues are communicated to all shifts.
• Advise…