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:

Key Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling & Capacity Management:

• Lead forward planning and scheduling of all machining operations to align with program timelines.

• Monitor and optimize equipment utilization; identify capacity gaps and recommend strategic improvements.

• Analyze shop loading trends and develop proactive solutions to reduce bottlenecks and downtime.

• Support quoting and new project reviews with accurate capacity data and forward-looking schedules.

Machine Data Tracking & Continuous Improvement:

• Implement and manage machine data tracking systems to support real-time reporting and improvement actions.

• Analyze production data to drive CI projects with measurable outcomes (OEE, scrap, cycle time, downtime).

• Develop and track action plans for improvement initiatives, ensuring accountability and timely completion.

• Report on machine shop KPIs weekly and provide visibility of top actions to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and guidance to machinists and apprentices.

• Implement a structured apprenticeship/training program to develop internal skillsets and workforce flexibility.

• Promote a culture of responsibility, quality, and learning among the machine shop team.

• Work closely with Human Resources on performance management and succession planning.

Modernization & Shop Floor Excellence:

• Support digitization of the machine shop through paperless workflows, tool management systems, and visual dashboards.

• Lead 5S efforts across all machining zones; develop and sustain daily management routines and standards.

• Implement tiered team meetings to drive communication, alignment, and issue escalation.

• Prepare business plans and ROI justifications for capital equipment and tooling investments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Quality Support:

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Tooling, and Production teams to support tool launches and revisions.

• Participate in cross-functional supervisor reviews to drive overall plant performance.

• Champion a quality-first mindset; support root cause investigations and preventative actions related to machining.

• Ensure proper documentation, process controls, and standard work exist and are followed on the floor.

Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Lead by example by following and enforcing all EH&S policies and procedures.

• Ensure risk assessments, lockout/tagout, and pre-shift inspections are followed consistently.

• Support and enforce safe work practices across all machines and personnel.

• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.

• Ensure appropriate training, certification, and authorization exists for all machining operations.

• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety reporting standards and support requirements.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC machining operations and leadership within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong scheduling and organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience implementing and using machine data tracking systems (e.g., OEE software, ERP).

• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement using lean tools, 5S, and KPI tracking.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and data literacy (Excel, dashboards, reporting tools).

• Strong leadership and communication skills; proven track record in team development and engagement.

• Ability to create business cases and justification packages for capital equipment.

• Working knowledge of tooling, machining processes, and manufacturing principles (MAFACT, lean).

• Familiarity with safety regulations, risk assessments, and operational standards.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with cross-functional interactions.

Additional Information:

• This role is part of the extended leadership team at Magna Autolaunch.

• Opportunities for advancement and technical training within the Magna global network.

• Overtime and flexibility may be required during launches or when production demands increase.

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