Production Lead Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Team Lead at Magna Engineered Glass is a self-directed leader responsible for supporting and prioritizing the activities of their assigned manufacturing team to ensure production meets customer expectations in cost, quality, and delivery. They maintain a safe work environment and actively participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts aligned with the MAFACT Production System. The Team Lead is accountable to the Shift Supervisor for achieving production targets, managing labor efficiency, and maintaining high operational standards within their designated cells.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Safety/5S - Corrects or commends health and safety performance in work area and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions. Ensures employees have appropriate training for recognizing hazards associated and specific to their job. Completes safety inspections on a routine basis and ensures compliance with all Health and Safety as well as ISO14001 policies and procedures.
• EHS – Ensures compliance with all Magna Engineered Glass Health, Safety, Environmental, and housekeeping standards, as well as applicable regulatory requirements such as Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MiOSHA) regulations.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment by identifying and correcting hazards, ensuring employees are trained in safe work practices, and responding promptly to safety, quality, and environmental concerns.
• Completes required inspections, audits, and containment activities while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Acts as a safety role model, driving a culture of safety awareness throughout the plant.
• Quality - Makes quality-controlled decisions based on established quality standards and checks. Identifies opportunities for common mistake proofing. Understands quality control plans and is able to respond to quality concerns. Accurately tracks and measures defects. Ensures staff is following and maintaining standardized work.
• Communication - Effectively communicates performance in all aspects of the business including, but not limited to Policy, Safety, Quality, Productivity and General Communications, during pre-shift meetings and team meetings. Collaborates effectively with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, Engineering, Human Resources, and EHS teams to resolve issues and achieve operational goals.
• HR/Training & Staffing - Responsible for training of personnel to meet “takt time”, off-line training and relief schedules through Training Within Industry methodologies and training matrices. Cascades information from leadership to team members through shift start-up/tier meetings. Communicates and enforces company policy and procedures consistently and fairly. Provides performance coaching and escalates personnel issues to leadership. Fosters an environment of engagement, accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Improvements - Leads teams through problem solving process, documents issues and identifies solutions that prevent recurrence. Able to manage production disruptions effectively. Supports Continuous Improvement team in the performance and completion of time studies of operation while developing and performing, with the team, work sequence, standardized work and takt time charting.
• Materials - Utilizes MES and visual management tools to support schedule attainment and production performance.
• Performance Management & Upward Communications - Tracks and evaluates performance measurables (KPIs) against safety, quality, cost and productivity goals. Executes appropriate action plans to meet or exceed goals. Alerts Supervisor(s) of significant variations of goals and expectations to prevent surprises through corrective action, desired performance and proactive communication. Ability to escalate downtime and employee issues in a timely manner to prevent production disruptions.
• MAFACT - Performs all Leader Standard Work (LSW) items at designated frequency. Supports implementation of MAFACT tools and principles to drive operational excellence.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Team Lead 1:

The Team Lead 1 is an entry-level leadership position responsible for leading daily production activities, supporting employee development, coordinating staffing and workflow, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Team Lead I serves as the first level of leadership on the production floor, providing coaching, guidance, and issue escalation under the direction of the Shift Supervisor.

Additional Expectations

• Leads daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Trains and coaches employees using TWI JI & JR methodologies and established work instructions. Team Lead 1 must be TWI certified or have the ability to complete certification within six months of assuming the position.
• Provides direct production line coverage and operator relief during brief, unscheduled absences throughout the shift, ensuring continuous production flow, maintaining takt time, and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Monitors staffing levels and coordinates coverage for breaks, absences, and production needs.
• Conducts Leader Standard Work (LSW) activities and completes required inspections and audits.
• Escalates production, quality, maintenance, safety, and personnel concerns to leadership.
• Basic IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Promotes employee engagement and a positive team culture.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Team Collaboration: Ability to foster a cooperative and supportive team environment, ensuring clear communication and alignment with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality and precision, ensuring production processes are followed accurately and consistently to maintain high standards and minimize defects.
• Leadership Support: Capable of providing guidance to team members, helping them stay on track with tasks and schedules, while escalating issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Adaptability: Ability to remain flexible and adjust to shifting priorities on the production floor, ensuring that immediate production challenges are handled effectively without disruption.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with internal contacts at all organizational levels, representing the company in a professional manner.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to ensure the successful performance of job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing and walking 90%; sitting 10%
• Production floor environment that is loud (hearing protection strongly recommended)
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, and alternative shifts as required by business needs.
• Available to work any shift based on business needs.

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

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

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors