Eagle Bend- Team Lead

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

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 IATF16949 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

Qualifications:

• 1-2 Years manufacturing experience required

• Machine operation experience

• Assembly and/or Laser Operator experience helpful

• Ability to use a calculator

• SPC experience

Skills:

• 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

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• SPC (Statistical Process Control) preferred but not required

Benefits:

• 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

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.