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Production Supervisor (Temporary-9 months)

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Magna International

Magna International

Spring Hill, Tennessee, US
On-site
Posted March 31, 2026

Job Description

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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.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and practices at SHSS. Ensures employees know how to perform each job assigned to them in an efficient manner and that they are fully aware of the correct and safe way to operate their equipment.  Ensures employees are instructed on the use and comply with Company standards on the use of personal protective equipment. Responsible for recognizing and rectifying unsafe working conditions, maintains excellent housekeeping in the department by performing regular inspections of their department(s). Ensures that a proper investigation of any accident is completed and reported in a timely manner. Comply with all Company safety policies, procedures and rules.

Learn basic Foam Process tasks and duties to provide support as backup shift Process Technician / Engineer. This includes basic HMI functions, wet system troubleshooting, basic robot controls, and required documentation associated with tasks. (Training will be provided)

Ensure that all production departmental objectives and activities are aligned to the Magna Employee Charter and Magna Corporate Constitution.  Ensure enforcement of SHSS Plant Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for leading and motivating employees, challenges the status quo, implements creative and innovative solutions. Provides direction to employees in facility related matters. Responsible for scheduling and assigning of daily duties of all employees. Reviews completed work for conformance to standards.

Deliver on commitments made, treat people at all levels fairly and with respect.  Responds to employees concerns in a timely manner (general issues, safety concerns, etc.).                                                                   

Responsible for providing clear and specific performance feedback. Develop others and improve employees' performance through coaching, training and development activities.

Responsible for communicating and training of employees to ensure compliance to Technical System Procedures and Instructions within the facility.

Oversee production and tooling schedules and ensure daily manufacturing schedules are attained to satisfy customer expectations.                                                                                

Determine overtime requirements and develop plans to continuously reduce and eliminate the need to schedule overtime to achieve goals.

Provides clear and specific performance feedback and appraises the effectiveness of employees on their annual developmental review.

Provides timely and complete paperwork as required.

Perform special projects in support of the organizations business objectives.

Responsible for maintaining Quality Procedures and Instructions within the department.

Other projects and duties as assigned

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
  • Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
  • Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
  • Taking appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Post secondary education or equivalent experience. Ideally have 5 or more years of progressive management skills in a manufacturing related environment with a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, maintenance operations and related processes such as automatic production equipment, robotics, etc. Working knowledge of customer shipping requirements, inventory controls, production scheduling, engineering systems/procedures and plant raw materials.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong project management skills to manage and co-ordinate internal and external project resources. Proficiency with Microsoft and other manufacturing related software. Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation is required.

The above information reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the identified job. This shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, 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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating
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