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Production Team Leader


Job Location:

Guelph - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 93330 - 103700
Posted: 10 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:
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.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB PROFILE: Responsible for assigning auditing and scheduling work for employees within the department. Leads team in problem solving and continuous improvement. Accountable for the yield utilization and labour efficiency of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

  • Immediate open position
  • $93330 - $103700 annual compensation
  • Minimum grade 12 education required
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  • Minimum of five years of related work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment required
  • Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to motivate a team
  • Must have ability to provide guidance coaching and mentorship
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to deal with issues as they arise
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Computer literate (MS Office Word Excel Outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must have a strong awareness of safety and be quality minded
  • Proven ability to work in a self-directed manner with changing priorities
  • Technical/Mechanical awareness for troubleshooting and resolving robot and machine downtime
  • Ability to work and train with maintenance staff to be active in the control and operation of equipment
  • Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Scheduling sequencing and delivery of product
  • Supervises employees within department lead team meetings provide training guidance mentoring and performance management to ensure employee productivity
  • Assign audit & schedule appropriate manpower & overtime to ensure payroll reporting & business needs are met
  • Ensure safety standards are being met through safety talks accident/incident reporting SPOTMs inspections and daily team meetings
  • Ensure MOD Bulletins/Quality Alerts are communicated signed off and followed
  • Manage cost metrics including team performance boards (standardized work safety quality productivity audits)
  • Implement Continuous Improvements in yield utilization labour efficiency cost reduction 5S safety and quality
  • Support and manage employee issues as they arise including progressive discipline
  • Responsible for effectively managing the Principles of the Employee Charter
  • Determines training requirements for team and ensures matrixes are updated
  • Maintain records generate and provide downtime utilization through put and shift reports
  • Performs all job functions in a safe healthful and environmentally conscious manner
  • Other duties as assigned
Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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 Exteriors

Required Experience:

Manager


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