Material Assistant Manager

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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.

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.

Assist Materials Manager to coordinate material flow into and out of the Eagle Bend facility on a Just-In-Time (JIT) basis to insure 100% on-time delivery of quality product to the customer while controlling cost

• Responsible with assisting Materials Manager for proper handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO
  14001 documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications.
• Receiving, Production Control, Inventory Control, Shipping, Customer Service
• Assist in managing inventory level to maintain JIT production and delivery capabilities to all customer assembly locations throughout North America.
• Assist Materials Manager to manage material handling activities in Shipping & Receiving to streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
• Assist the Materials Manager holding Weekly Safety Meetings as defined by the Weekly Safety Topics Program.

• BA degree in business or related field preferred but not required
• 5 – 7 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Must understand the basics of material flow and JIT manufacturing techniques
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with associates in either individual or group settings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Nursing Room
• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition
• Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch
• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Employee and Family Events

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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.

Regular / Permanent

Cosma International