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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:

Reporting to the AGM, the HPDC Process and Business Unit Manager is responsible for the management and performance of all High Pressure Die Casting plant and directly associated processes, teams and production requirements across 3 shifts.

Role Responsibilities

Strategically plan, manage and oversee production and process engineering departments to meet customer and business demands through appropriate scheduling of jobs (develop daily/weekly/monthly production plans), throughout prototype, pre-production, SOP and productionPromote quality, lean management and WCM Principles throughout the departmentEnsure that manpower is scheduled to cover all production requirements across 3 shiftsEnsure that all production materials and consumables are sourced where neededEnsures close control of furnace and metal managementBuild an effective and empowered team that possess the skills and motivation to generate quality output whilst meeting departmental and divisional goalsWork closely with the Planning and Logistics Manager to ensure plans and agreed corrective actions are met to protect customer supplyEffectively build customer relationshipsDevelop, collate and report HPDC performance KPI’s to all levels of the businessDevelop the team through coaching and mentoring and provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards, regular reviews and monitoring of competence and performanceInvolvement in machine selection and maintenanceBudgetary control of the departmentWork with other departments to ensure that production is cost effective Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programsUnderstand, promote and practice Magna’s philosophies and Employee CharterPromote the companies HSE policies across the department and plantDrive a 5S culture and structure within Business UnitCoordinate and direct process improvement projects making detailed plans to accomplish goals. Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to internal customers and suppliers.Participates in KLT meetings, Operational Management meetings, Town Halls and any other business-related meetings.Performs other duties as required.

Essential Experience

Experience of Tier 1 Automotive supplyExperience within the Castings sectorDegree in either Business, Engineering or similar related fieldPrevious experience within a similar leadership role within either automotive, engineering or manufacturing sectorKnowledge of Advanced Manufacturing techniques: Lean trained – e.g. VS mapping/Material flow/ CI / KAN BANProven track record in people managementAbility and desire to provide very high levels of customer service and work to high levels of accuracyStrong ability to lead, mentor and coach team membersStrong practical knowledge of SAP/MRP/ERP systemsGood mathematical aptitude with previous experience of managing budgetsSound business understandingAbility to interpret and challenge the status quoExcellent Microsoft Office skills

Desirable Experience

Engineering Degree QualificationMaterials knowledgeTooling knowledgeSix Sigma Certification

Personal Attributes

Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelinesProfessional with excellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to provide results-oriented environment and set high standards for self and departmentAble to effectively present information and respond to questions from Leaders, Team Members, suppliers and customersAble to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfactionAble to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tactAble to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAble to work flexible and additional hours as neededHonest with high integrityAble to work well with others; build and maintain positive relationshipsAble to provide excellent leadership example, able to coach, motivate and build self-confidence within workforce          Good interpersonal skills with “hands on” problem solving expertiseStrategic critical thinkerExcellent people management skillsGood leadership and interpersonal skillsWork collaboratively to achieve project/company goalsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to influence and manage stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure with short completion times for projectsVery organised and strong planning skillsProactive in approach with a “can do attitude”Flexibility to travelValid Driving LicenceEligibility to work in the UKAwareness, 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