Area Leader Materials - Milton, Canada - Modatek Systems, a Division of Magna International

Description

***: The Area Leader is responsible to support the Team Members in the performance of their duties focusing on safety, people, quality, productivity and all company/regulatory policies and procedures


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Community College Diploma in Materials Management
• Minimum three years leadership experience in manufacturing environment, preferably
• Automotive
• Minimum three years related experience
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in computer use
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

Leader Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure Team Members use or wear the protective equipment required by Modatek Systems and adhere to the requirements of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations
• Advise Team Members of any potential hazards and/or provide written instructions as to the measures to protect the Team Member
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a Team Member and report any known contravention out of their control to the Steering Team
• Conducts accident / incident investigations implementing corrective actions
• Conducts monthly safety inspections and implements corrective actions
• Corrects unsafe acts or conditions
• Corrects or commends health & safety performance
• Conducts safety talks

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the utilization of forklifts, reach trucks, tuggers or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks and within the facility
• Investigates Material flow problems and difficulties, develops solutions to prevent these from happening in the future.
• Assists in inventory of stock and stock rotation to maintain FIFO methodology.
• Responds to inquiries about inventory levels or delivery schedules, if needed, by utilizing the ANDON process to communicate across all departments.
• Complete daily layered audits to include safety, standardized work, housekeeping, 5S, and Material inventory/storage compliance.
• Facilitate start of shift / end of shift meetings, if required.
• Monitors the floor for new ways to improve material flow and prevent safety concerns.
• Lead and schedule the activities of team members/leaders
• Develop Team Members/Leaders through coaching and mentoring
• Promote principles of MOS and SPQP
• Establish and maintain effective communications with all Departments.
• Participate in manpower planning and recruiting
• Provide formal and informal performance feedback to Team Members
• Monitor, track and improve upon key performance indicators.
• Ensure training for Team Members as outlined in the training matrix
• Cross train Team Members to maximize flexibility supporting SPQP
• Conduct accident / incident investigations
• Implement corrective actions for Safety, Quality and all other audits
• Know and understand process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function.
• Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (ie. IATF 16949, ISO14001)
• Understand, promote and live by Magna's philosophies and Employee Charter

Perform other duties as required


WORK AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Works rotating or static shifts as required.
• On call with cell phone
• Take laptop home as needed
• Required in most line change meetings for all departments
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

Salary:
From $80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• What is your minimum ranage expecation

Experience:

Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Milton, ON L9T 5V6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milton, ON L9T 5V6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person