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Logistics Area Leader A-Shift

Magna International

Job Location:

Liberty, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 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:

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:

Benefits Available Day One A Shift Monday-Thursday 5 AM - 5 PM

Location: Liberty MO

Magna is seeking a Material Handling Area Leader to lead shipping receiving inventory control and material handling operations within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for optimizing material flow supporting production requirements leading logistics team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

What Youll Do

Lead shipping receiving material handling and inventory control operations
Manage material flow throughout the plant to ensure uninterrupted production and customer delivery performance
Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Monitor and optimize Kanban systems inventory levels and material replenishment processes
Coordinate closely with Production Engineering and Quality teams to support manufacturing requirements
Manage warehousing plant layouts material flow analysis and equipment utilization
Support WMS ERP and Kanban system functionality and data accuracy
Oversee mobile equipment operations including forklifts tuggers and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Analyze AMR performance troubleshoot operational issues and recommend improvements to material delivery routes
Lead annual inventory activities cycle counts engineering change implementation and logistics improvement projects
Coach mentor and develop Material Handlers Cycle Counters and Logistics Clerks
Participate in recruiting workforce planning employee development and performance management activities

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and/or 6 years of related logistics supply chain material handling or manufacturing experience required
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Inventory Management Kanban Just-in-Time (JIT) and logistics operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and material flow optimization
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large amounts of operational data
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives involving FIFO PFEP Kanban pull systems and Kaizen activities
Knowledge of ERP WMS RFID systems and inventory management processes
APICS certification preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize manage multiple responsibilities and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

Benefits Available Day One
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k)
Profit Sharing (eligibility requirements apply)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Apply today to join Magnas team in Liberty Missouri.

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:

Cosma International

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