Paint Department Production Manager

　　Job Number: 63617

　　Group: Magna Exteriors

　　Division: Norplas Industries Inc.

　　Job Type: Permanent/Regular

　　Location:

　　Northwood, OHIO, US, 43619

　　Work Style:

　　About us

　　We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

　　Forward. For all.

　　Group Summary

　　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.

　　About the Role

　　• Exhibit a fair and consistent management approach that follows the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to ensure a satisfied and productive employee workplace.

　　• Actively participate and promote Lean Thinker Program.

　　• Conduct Semi-Annual reviews of all assigned employees as directed.

　　• Persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.

　　• Identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of supervisory personnel, which provide for an overall positive working environment.

　　• Performs inspections that include safety elements

　　Your Responsibilities

　　• Lead and participate in team activities to maintain and continuously improve on paint performance goals.

　　• Manage outside paint activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of staff to ensure product quality and delivery through IATF-16949 methodology.

　　• Direct all outside paint changes and modifications to the paint control plan resulting from continuous improvement activities as well as internal or external customer requirements.

　　• Communicate and liaison with Paint Management all data as necessary to ensure timely resolution of quality and downtime issues, and to expedite the brainstorming and decision making process.

　　• Cooperate with Injection Molding and Assembly Departments to prevent the further processing of non-conforming product. Initiate and verify effectiveness of action plans to prevent their reoccurrence.

　　• Establish hiring and training requirements for outside paint team leaders and team members to perform responsibilities effectively. Develop a monitoring system to gauge training effectiveness and to provide feedback to paint personnel.

　　Who we are looking for

　　• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field of study. Twelve years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.

　　• Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.

　　• Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.

　　Your preferred qualifications

　　• Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high volume, dynamic environment.

　　• Previous experience in painting automotive exterior decorative plastics and an MRP system preferred.

　　• Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving and people skills.

　　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.

　　Site Benefits

　　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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.