Assistant General Manager - Operations

• Responsible to maintain open channel of communication/support with all internal departments
• Responsible to ensure all company policies and procedures are followed by all members of the department
• Promote company culture and ensure discipline to all company policies and procedures
• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the operation / department through effective goals and objectives setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
• Ensures a robust operational/department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs.
• Provide leadership, development and coaching to effectively leverage the resources allocated to each department to promote safety, quality, productivity and operational effectiveness
• Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the Operation/Department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends.
• Collects, measures and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the Operation/Department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement in Quality Operating Systems (QOS process).
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands.
• Facilitates effective two-way communication through scheduled department/staff meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
• Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
• Accountable for Operational/Department budget preparation, approval and attainment.
• Facilitates key employee committee meetings, driving Continuous Improvement in the respected areas.
• Takes a leadership role in the flawless launch execution of product into the specified operation.
• Ensures confidentiality of all proprietary and human resources related information.
• Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of objectives.
• Involvement in the accident/incident investigation program, determine root causes, correct actions and following-up to ensure completion.
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety, environmental policies are followed.
• Conducts planned workplace inspections, as scheduled by the Environmental, Health and Safety Department.
• IATF management representative (as applicable).
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualification and Skills

• Minimum of seven (7) years manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
• University education or Community College graduate (Mechanical Engineering).
• Must be business oriented and have good understanding of business practices in the automotive industry.
• Engineering, Quality, Program Management background preferred
• Has a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and systems including Standardized Work and can ensure activities are sustained over-time.
• Can identify critical Quality Operating Systems for plant and interpret/recommend corrective actions