Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor

Magna International

Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

• Lead, develop, and empower team members.
• Support Manager to achieve divisional budget targets and maximize profitability.
• Challenge current standards to progress the division.
• Support quality, safety, environmental, and sustainability objectives.
• Ensure workplace safety, correct unsafe actions, and advise workforce of health & safety concerns.
• Assist in training workers to ensure safe work practices, including safe use of equipment and protective devices.
• Promote continuous improvement, cost reduction, and sustainability programs.
• Implement Magna standing standards and adherence to internal processes and regulations.
• Support staffing, facility and equipment requirements.
• Identify and implement corrective & preventive actions for non‑conformance.
• Provide feedback to team members, conduct 5S activities, and maintain clean schedule.
• Collaborate with other departments towards overall plant goals.
• Any other reasonable requests from management.

• Oversee daily operations of material handling and ASRS personnel.
• Assist in managing operations to meet customer requirements.
• Support shift and production run changes to ensure on‑time delivery of quality products.
• Participate in manpower planning and overtime scheduling.
• Lead improvement initiatives linked to Key Operating Indicators.
• Define standardized work and ensure team members are trained.
• Maintain MMSA and MMOG compliant systems.
• Monitor 5 Alarm inventory and proactive reporting.
• Ensure FIFO, stack height, stock location, and racking labeling compliance.
• Address forklift issues, damaged stock, phyto sanitation violations.
• Ensure proper training for safety practices and ergonomic practices.
• Assist Manager with customer interface for materials & delivery issues.

• Education: Minimum Grade 12.
• Experience: 3 years in materials in high‑volume JIT environment.
• Leadership and teamwork, effective communication, troubleshooting, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Experience in materials warehousing management; valid lift truck license; ERP system experience; automotive knowledge an asset.

Confidentiality is critical for Magna, its customers and employees. Protect sensitive information, report security incidents immediately, use information only for intended purpose, and maintain confidentiality during and after employment.

Regular / Permanent

Magna Seating

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment, development prospects, and a wide range of responsibilities.

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