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Assistant HPDC Production Manager

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Hybrid
Telford, Shropshire, England
Senior level
Hybrid
Telford, Shropshire, England
Senior level
The Assistant HPDC Production Manager will oversee the production of thin walled structural components in the automotive sector, managing teams and operations, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency, and utilizing tools such as Lean methodologies and KPIs to drive improvements. Previous experience in leadership roles within automotive or engineering fields is essential.
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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing Degree/Diploma or equivalent combination of education and applicable work-related experience
  • Knowledge of tools, processes and principals involved in the production of complex HPDC thin walled structural components
  • Sound knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods and coordination of people and resources.


Essential Experience

  • Experience of Tier 1 Automotive supply
  • Degree in either Business, Manufacturing or similar related field
  • Previous experience in an Operations leadership role within either automotive, engineering or manufacturing sector
  • Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing techniques: Lean trained - e.g. VS mapping/Material flow/ CI / KAN BAN
  • Proven track record in people & performance management
  • Ability and desire to provide high levels of customer service
  • Strong ability to lead, mentor and coach team members
  • Good mathematical aptitude with previous experience of managing
  • Sound business understanding (cost of quality, CI, production planning)
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Use of 5S to improve production environment
  • Use of KPI's to achieve targets
  • Ability to use data to drive decisions around SQTME (Safety, Quality, Timing, Motivation, Environment)
  • Senior level meeting presenting


Desirable

  • IOSH Qualification
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • SAP
  • Correct selection and use of problem solving tools


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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International

Top Skills

Hpdc,Sap

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