Toolroom Supervisor

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:
Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises all daily activities of Tool & Die Makers / Apprentices.
• Participates in the training of Tool & Die Apprentices.
• Designs / constructs / improves / maintains tooling / fixtures / equipment as required.
• Ensures quality standards of the Tool Room Department are maintained.
• Coordinates the Tool Room for the repair of tooling or equipment, as required to ensure the most efficient flow of production with the least possible downtime.
• Coordinates activities of outside suppliers and contractors (new tooling, wire cutting, heat-treat, etc.)
• Maintains purchased and consumable items inventory.
• Organizes / maintains / improves daily / weekly Preventative Maintenance Program for all Dies.
• Acts as liaison between Tool Room and Quality/Engineering Departments.
• Orders equipment necessary to build dies / fixtures, etc. ensuring the best possible price is secured from approved sources.
• Observes all Federal/Provincial Regulations including standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as Policies and Procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement / Suggestion Programs.
• Attends scheduled trainings / meetings and bringing forward any questions at that time or to his/her Manager / Designee.
• Performs other assignments as requested by management from time to time as well as making Manager / Designee aware of problems/slowdown in work area.

Core Competencies:

• Possesses proven organization and leadership skills
• Proven skills at trouble shooting tool and die, in a production environment
• Works effectively with minimal supervision
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines on a timely basis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with information, files and records that are confidential and must not be divulged without the consent of management
• Uses teamwork skills to work co-operatively with all departments as well as fellow employees
• Consistently uses strong attention to detail and judgment skills when making decisions related to the tooling process, quality and the observance of personnel.
• Works outside of assigned shift hours when necessary

Education Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a recognized Tool and Die apprenticeship and 10 plus years of related experience
• Experience reading and interpreting detailed information from blueprints and drawings
• Must have Toolbox/Tools to carry out Tool and Die tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of all equipment and tools related to trade
• General forklift and overhead crane experience
• Thorough technical understanding of Stamping and Assembly equipment is required
• Working knowledge of all measuring equipment
• Familiar with various steel products, oils/lubricants
• Experience in a manufacturing environment which includes stamping and assembly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and general computer applications

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International