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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

The Tool Room Area Leader is responsible to direct the workflow in the tool room for assigned shifts by managing associates and projects and work with vendors and contractors as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required.

Oversee and direct tool room associates on assigned shifts in a safe, quality minded, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to attain production priorities as scheduled Lead projects that yield sustainable process improvements in order to produce acceptable CPK values Fill in for the tool room manager in his/her absence Conduct daily pre-shift meetings with associates Communicate with all affected about tooling concerns and provide status reports as appropriate Assist in the implementations and improvements of effective preventive maintenance programs for all plant tooling Work with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles Promote accountability by providing formal and informal performance feedback to associates; conduct formal performance evaluations that are tied to plant and company goals; utilize individual corrective action plans if necessary Provide training to associates, develop them through coaching and mentoring, and provide recognition when warranted Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation Use reasonable means to require all associates to comply with safety policies and rules and enforce through a system of effective accountability that includes progressive discipline Ensure associates have a workplace free from recognized hazards which are or may cause serious physical harm; must comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards applicable to MBCI Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and implement corrective action where necessary Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey Follow and support MBCI’s and Magna’s operating principles and display the company’s core values on a regular and consistent basis

Supervisory Responsibilities: Tool room associates on assigned shifts

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Tool and Die Journeyman status preferred
• Two (2) year or four (4) year associates degree or higher in a related field preferred
• Minimum three years’ supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in computer operations
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary

Physical Demands: As identified on the Tool Room Area Leader functional job description

Environmental Conditions: General factory environment

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.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

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.

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

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International