Business Unit Team Leader

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• 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.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain