Business Unit Team Leader

• Coordinates the daily production activities of the team including job assignments and rotations to ensure production schedules and quality standards are consistently met. The Business Unit Team Leader is expected to be technically proficient capable of identifying troubleshooting and correcting minor equipment or process issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity. This role requires hands-on problem-solving and a strong understanding of production equipment and processes. Additionally the leader maintains a clean and safe working environment monitors employee timekeeping and attendance and performs administrative tasks as required.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or apprenticeship in machining or manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CNC machining and/or assembly environment ideally in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience as a Supervisor or Lead Operator in a production or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform tool touch-offs and minor program edits.
• Working knowledge of laser welding hobbing and PLC-based systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing 5S FIFO and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem-solving communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to train and develop others while leading a team-oriented environment.
• Maintains a positive attitude and fosters a supportive can-do culture that motivates team performance and collaboration.

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities across the machining line to meet output quality and safety goals.
• Coordinate daily activities on the machining line to ensure safety quality delivery and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Assign and rotate operators based on production needs and skill sets ensuring adherence to First-In-First-Out (FIFO) flow and standardized work.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles and support continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Understand and manage process flow and bottlenecks to maintain smooth operations.
• Perform tool touch-offs and assist with tool changes as needed.
• Troubleshoot and correct minor equipment and process issues including CNC and PLC-based machinery.
• Support and oversee preventive maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor and support laser welding and hobbing operations with a working knowledge of both.
• Use basic PLC troubleshooting skills to identify machine issues before escalation.
• Assist with basic program edits in CNC equipment to support quality and process adjustments.
• Lead and facilitate problem-solving activities including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-job training to new and existing team members ensuring knowledge transfer and compliance to work instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation including downtime tracking production records and training logs.
• Utilize computer applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) for reporting documentation and presentations.
• Foster a culture of accountability ownership and proactive decision-making within the team.
• Act as a communication link between production maintenance quality and engineering teams.
• Promote and maintain a clean safe and organized work environment using 5S principles.

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171000 dynamic entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design development and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families shape communities and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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