Mechanical Assistant Supervisor

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Mechanical Supervisor acts as a liaison between engineering and the workshop; and leads a team of toolmakers and various tradespersons to build and integrate tooling and associated equipment into robotic assembly lines. The Assistant Mechanical Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring that the assembly line is bought-off and shipped to our customers facilities as per the program timeline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recognized Certificate of Qualification as a Tool and Die Maker/Millwright or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in automotive assembly / tooling manufacturing environment
• Reliability, willingness work overtime and travel to offsite locations as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent leadership capabilities
• Ability to delegate work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within the trade
• Familiarity with all job descriptions and requirements in the department
• Must have own tools
• Good working knowledge of facility
• Good knowledge of welding, machining and blueprint reading

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold employees and contractors accountable for their quality of work and quantity of work, general performance, time and attendance, housekeeping and all related employment duties
• Responsible to enforce and ensure the consistent application of Company Policies and Procedures including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, and government regulations where applicable
• Must be a competent and reliable person who is willing to work overtime and travel offsite when necessary.
• Required to get involved in MAFACT activities.
• Prepare work and set up personnel for start-up of each shift
• Prioritize workload schedules to meet job deadlines
• Attend white board meetings and Supervisor meetings and provide program information as they relate to Program.
• Communicate and inform Mechanical Supervisor and Team Members of any changes in job information, deadlines and maintenance requirements for equipment
• Report any concerns and work-related matters to Mechanical Supervisor and/or other department Supervisors
• Work within the hours/budget assigned to the job
• Provide technical advice and support to work group and supervise team members assigned to you
• Responsible to maintain overtime distribution to ensure fairness and compliance with policy in accordance with the timelines and hours set
• Identify and troubleshoot problems on new or existing equipment and follow up with engineering on any updates or changes (Red-Line Drawings)
• Responsible for communicating work group Manpower resource requirements to Mechanical Supervisor
• Maintain positive contribution towards customer satisfaction, quality and Company profitability
• Evaluate Team Members in order to recommend individuals for wage increases
• Maintain time sheets and attendance records.
• Be a responsible member of the Leadership Team.
• Open and lock up plant as required
• Arrange and schedule heat-treating, grinding, black oxidizing, and other special requirements for job
• Ensure all safety hazards, defective equipment or unsafe situations are addressed immediately
• Contain, report and have safety hazards fixed by qualified people immediately
• Know how to perform your Team's assigned tasks in a safe manner
• Know how to properly lockout all energy sources, including stored energy, in your area
• Instruct and monitor your Team to ensure they are following the safety rules, standards and procedures at all times
• Know what type of Personal Protective Equipment is required for the jobs in your area and ensure that your Team uses Personal Protective Equipment properly
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, promote and practice good housekeeping along with all fellow Team Members
• Motivate and encourage positive, attitudes at all times
• Treat all Team Members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect
• Promote open, honest communication amongst one another
• Promote the "Open Door" Environment
• Understand, promote and work by Magna Philosophies, Corporate Constitution and Employee Charter
• Set a positive example for the Team at all times
• With Mechanical Supervisor's involvement, apply progressive discipline in a fair and consistent manner without favoritism and ensure it is conducted privately/away from others to maintain confidentiality and employee self-esteem
• Maintain Team Member confidentiality
• Ensure regular communication, employee development, teamwork, and quality work through team meetings (both on and off site) and forward meeting minutes to Mechanical Supervisor and Plant Manager
• Achieve the continuous improvement benchmark of 80% or higher on each category and no less than 50% on any individual question on the Employee Opinion Survey
• Provide each Team Member with performance feedback on a regular basis and involve Mechanical Supervisor
• Complete annual performance appraisals and return to Human Resources by the scheduled deadline
• Encourage Team Members to discuss their questions, concerns and suggestions in a positive manner
• Ensure ISO Quality Workmanship through continuous improvement and training
• Ensure all ISO Standard Operating Procedures are followed
• Report Quality issues or concerns immediately and take appropriate corrective actions
• Promote, participate in and support Continuous Improvements
• Perform other related duties as required