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

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Systems Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing the operations of maintenance at Qualtech Seating Systems (QSS) and implementing continuous improvement efforts to improve maintenance and manufacturing processes. 

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and verify completion of work order repairs, inspections and adjustments. 
• Develop/maintain an effective PM program that ensures ongoing improvement of all equipment reliability. 
• Work with trades personnel to validate that work orders and PM's that are assigned are closed in assigned time allotted. 
• Manage ordering, receiving and inventory updates for all parts, including components for repair, to ensure spare parts, tools and equipment are secure and available when the need arises to conduct maintenance projects and work assignments efficiently.
• Responsible for scheduling and assigning of daily duties of all maintenance employees. Supervise maintenance personnel as required, including vacations and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Assist maintenance personnel with major breakdowns and trouble shooting as needed.
• Champion, analyze and trouble shoot major downtime events using root cause analysis. Assist in maintaining maintenance department measurables and KPI's. Generate and maintain equipment failure modes and effects analysis document. 
• Assist in development of an annual maintenance plan.
• Ensure employees know how to perform each job assigned to them in an efficient and effective manner and are fully aware of the correct and safe way to operate their equipment. 
• Address all safety concerns either raised from workers or by safety audits. Advise workers and management of any potential or actual hazard.
• Complete Accident Investigations and ensure immediate corrective measures are taken when necessary. 
• Responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and following all safety rules at QSS. Follows all plant standards and ensures compliance to the QSS employee handbook along with all QSS policies and procedures.
• Other projects and duties as assigned. 
• Work Style: On-Site #LI-Onsite

Your preferred qualifications

• A degree in a related field, electrical/mechanical engineer and/or certification in a relevant trade.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing, maintenance operations and related processes with 2-5 years of progressive maintenance experience in an automotive environment. 
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement processes/lean manufacturing concepts, methods & principles. 
• Good understanding of capital and expense budgets, understanding of operational planning with strong project management skills.
• Ability to partner with internal/external customers, suppliers and contractors. 
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft and other manufacturing related software.
• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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.

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.

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