Die Casting Process Supervisor

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.

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:

• Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Die Casting Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and leading the implementation of sustainable Die Casting processes, driving continuous improvement within the area, and playing a pivotal role in the relationship Die Casting has with the adjoining processes.
• Actively present on the shop floor.
• Provide technical support on Die Casting process related items.
• Daily dialogue with Production to ensure smooth running of the business.
• Ensure the team maintains and develops process documents.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies that are cost effective and efficient.
• Lead and manage Continuous Improvement activities across the department.
• Investigate, resolve and troubleshoot.
• Assist the Engineering Manager on ad-hoc projects as and when required.
• Manage direct reports through effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring.
• Promote the company's HSE policies across the department and plant.
• Leading/driving new product launches/burst builds/tool trials.

EXPERIENCE:

• Essential:
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Creation of SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement Activities.
• POKE YOKE (error proofing).
• Understanding of control systems.
• Knowledge of the impact of tooling design on die casting process.
• Knowledge of process change management.
• Proven track record in people management.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor and coach team members.
• Desirable:
• Mechanical engineering recognised qualification.
• Robotic programme and fault finding.
• ABB knowledge.
• Understanding of VSMs and SMED.
• Previous Automotive experience.
• Involved in APQP, PPAP, “Run at Rate”.
• Lean manufacturing/OEE.
• Root cause analysis/8D.
• Traceability.
• DOE.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical fault finding.

Personal Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills with “hands on” problem solving expertise.
• Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals.
• Flexibility to travel overseas for some weeks duration (home at weekends).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communicator both written and verbal.
• Valid Driving Licence.

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, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.