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Production Supervisor 3rd Shift


Job Location:

Newaygo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 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 Mechatronics Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies MMLs expertise light the path to innovation safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

Leads supports and prioritizes the activities of production for third shift assembly teams. Ensures products produced meet the customer needs in the areas of cost quality and delivery. Ensures a safe work environment is always maintained. Monitors assembly schedule and adjusts teams priorities to meet required production demands. Controls labor and adjusts workload to support required manning of production schedule. Tracks team members performance attendance and daily activities. Ensures all team goals are meet in support of Assembly KPI. Provides weekend work schedules to all team members. Participates in continuous improvement activities in support of the Magna Production System.

JOB DUTIES:

The duties listed below will be performed as noted. Supervises primarily non-exempt employees which generally have similar occupational skills relatively limited scope and impact as well as employees with more complex skills and duties in a single function. Complexity may be defined as supervision of a broader range of processes teams or skill areas or a larger group of employees. The activities supervised can range from routine to moderately complex and impact of decisions involve direct impact to business operations. Primarily responsible to implement and accomplish plans and strategies set to meet daily team goals. Direction of daily activities is of high priority to ensure safety quality and production.

1. Anticipates safety quality and productivity problems in work area and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions. Ensures employees are appropriately trained in recognizing hazards associated and specific to their job. Holds monthly team meetings completes safety inspections on a routine basis and ensures compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures. Leads accident/incident investigations. Promotes 5S activities in all work cells. Conducts performance appraisals for workers performance.
2.Staffs assembly cells to support assembly schedule and support quoted targets. Maintains vacation overtime and break relief schedules. Analyzes weekly/monthly production performance reports and initiates appropriate action. Monitors mold schedule and ensure compliance. Uses standardized work as a management tool.
3. Presents new information to large and small groups. Administers and applies company policy consistently and fairly. Provides constructive feedback to all employees regularly. Orientates new team members on processes policies procedures and people. Responsible for maintaining and developing team morale.
4. Monitors performance goals to target and makes adjustments. Leads problem solving teams. Applies data analysis tools.
5. Performs daily audits as directed by System Assurance. Performs daily part audit for assembled parts. Directs Break Relief / Auditors to drive quality and daily operator performance to work standards.
6. Supports weekend overtime direct teams on required manning and weekend activities. Weekends must be run as a normal business day. All quality checks audits etc. must be adhered too.
7. Completes end of shift paperwork scrap entry audit checks etc.
8. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
9. Must be discreet with confidential information.
10. Uses the Magna Employee Charter as a guideline to provide fair treatment to all employees.
11. Provides daily end of shift report to summarize all relevant activities for the day.
12. Provides first response to all problems. Documents problems resolves when possible and follows up with the appropriate resource groups to ensure problems are corrected.

CORE COMPETENCES:

1. Effective interpersonal skills.

2. Effective written and verbal communication.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. At least 2 years experience as a Assembly Team Coordinator; or equivalent assembly supervision experience outside Magna.
2. Demonstrated strong communication skills in order to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization and represent the Company in a professional manner.
3. Demonstrated strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for successful performance of job duties. Must have understanding of business issues relevant to job and Company operating procedures and connect these to work priorities and resolve problems.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others through support training etc. Must be able to manage staff toward departmental goals usually of a short-term focus.
5. Successful completion of basic quantitative and verbal tests.
6. Demonstrated leadership skills to lead manage prioritize and deal with many issues at one time.
7. Must be able to motivate team toward goals of a moderate-term focus.
8. Understanding of production scheduling BAAN system and basic computer skills are a must.
9. Ability to hold meetings and convey team goals and how they are performing to set goals.
10. Ability to accept changes to the business objects and support as needed to balance team and company goals.
11. Must be self-motivated have demonstrated positive performance record strong dependability with a proven attendance record.

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 Mechatronics Mirrors & Lighting

Required Experience:

Manager


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