What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement (MPS) Manager position at Magna?
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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
- Bachelor degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering; Production/Operations Management; or related field; or equivalent work related experience.
- Minimum 10 years manufacturing/operations experience.
- Knowledge and proven skills in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methods.
- Adept at using advanced problem solving techniques and process improvement methodologies; e.g., Six Sigma (DMAIC), flow and process Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Kepner Tregoe (KT). Related professional certifications (Black Belt, Six Sigma, Lean Champion, KT, etc.) desired.
- Ability to apply standard industrial engineering practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel) and manufacturing operation systems (ERP, MES, etc.).
- Strong math skills with the ability to apply to costs and analyze data.
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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