Toolroom Manager

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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

• Maintain open channel of communication/support with all internal departments.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed by all members of the department.
• Manage tooling maintenance through launch, production & service to meet production/quality requirements.
• Accountable for department budget preparation, approval and attainment.
• Establish and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Develop and implement new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands.
• Ensure all customer requirements are achieved and product is built to the prescribed quality level.
• Work closely with the Quality department to address customer and product concerns and continuously improve system/process discipline.
• Provide leadership, development and coaching to the team to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Ensure a robust department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs.
• Collect, measure and monitor data related to the overall effectiveness of the department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement Quality Operating Systems (QOS process).
• Facilitate effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
• Support and drive continuous improvement / lean concepts and techniques throughout the manufacturing process in the achievement of cost reductions and process effectiveness.
• Ensure that a consistent, systematic and logical approach to problem solving, decision-making, systems improvement and planning are continually and thoroughly applied by manufacturing.
• Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Implement and drive sustainability of 5S strategies and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure that safety and environmental standards are adhered to.
• Utilize the Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) process to ensure all employees within the department are treated fairly and consistently with respect to supervision, guidance, coaching and training.
• Ensure confidentiality of all proprietary and human resources related information.

• Completion of community college diploma/certificate.
• Minimum 7 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory/leadership experience required.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000

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 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.

Notice Regarding the Use of AI

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. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting