Operational Management co-op student

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About the Role

The Operational Management Co-op Student role is designed for students who are currently in their first year of a relevant academic program. It offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, focusing on:

• Operational management skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Real-time project execution.

• Exposure to manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes.

Co-ops work closely with experienced professionals and are expected to contribute meaningfully to operational improvements such as waste reduction, process optimization, and quality enhancement.

As an Operational Management Co-op Student at Magna Automotive, you will have the opportunity to enhance your operational management skills, critical thinking abilities, and practical knowledge in a dynamic and fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and exposure to various aspects of operational management. This co-op provides an excellent platform for personal and professional growth, and a chance to make a real impact on the organization's operations.

Responsibilities

• Grow practical knowledge and skill by taking on real-time, on-the-job projects to improve operations such as waste reduction, process optimization, quality improvements or managing supply chain issues.

• Work under the guidance of operational leaders and industry experts to:

• Learn and apply foundational concepts and processes in manufacturing, quality and supply chain, and understand their interdependencies.

• Collect and analyze production data to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Recommend innovative solutions to optimize processes and / or enhance products.

• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for day to day challenges as they arise on the shop floor. 

Your preferred qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Management, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities to solve problems with a proactive and innovative approach.

• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Communication and collaboration skills to work stakeholders at various levels.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Prior experience.

Working Conditions

• Shop floor and office environment.

• Required to carry out routine, repetitive tasks such as reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, lifting, packing, stacking, bending, climbing / descending / going under or on equipment as well as some physical lifting.

• Regularly exposed to noise, temperature change and lubricants and vibration.

• Wears all PPE as required including company uniform.

Compensation

• This co-op position offers an hourly wage of $23.27.

• Students may be eligible for a $5000 bonus upon completion of work term.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.