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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
The World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Coordinator plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant. This position is responsible for supporting the deployment and sustainability of WCM methodologies, coordinating activities, and leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the WCM Coordinator promotes a culture of accountability and problem-solving while ensuring alignment with corporate WCM MAFACT standards and long-term business objectives.
Process Stability & Continuous Improvement
- Understand and drive process stability and repeatability (meeting targets for productivity, quality, cost, lead time, safety, and environment)
- Reduce process variation to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement across all production areas
- Maintain and promote a continuous improvement mindset
- Support management of the Continuous Improvement (T.I.M.) program and tracking of key CI projects
Standardized Work & Work Instructions
- Develop, analyze, implement, and train on standardized work (SWCT, SWC, WBT; cycle, long cycle, material conveyance, shop floor quality checks), ensuring operator engagement and ownership
- Create cycle and long cycle work instructions. Train employees on standardized work after buyoffs are completed
Audits, Compliance & Inspections
- Conduct daily audits (standard work, 5S). Perform formal and informal workplace inspections
- Identify audit gaps/weaknesses and prioritize improvements
- Participate in preparation and execution of internal and external MAFACT audits
- Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements and systems (IATF16949, ISO 45001, ISO14001, PIP)
Lean / WCM / MAFACT Activities
- Support MAFACT best practices, implementation, and training. Deliver and support MAFACT training initiatives
- Lead Kaizen events and coordinate implementation
- Conduct value stream mapping, process mapping, and time studies (OPS/MOTS)
- Provide training on improvement concepts (standardization, MPS, 5S, TPS, Lean, Pull Systems, MAFACT)
Daily Operations & Shop Floor Support
- Coordinate with WCM Lead on daily scheduled projects. Participate in weekly GEMBA walks
- Respond to ANDON calls and escalate as necessary. Escalate issues appropriately.
- Review and respond to communications from other shifts
Reporting, Communication & Meetings
- Prepare weekly KPI charts. Prepare reports, presentations, and employee communication materials
- Attend meetings as required
Requirements:
- Minimum completion of post-secondary education in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related field (i.e. Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering, Project Management, CI Coordinator/Black Belt, etc.)
- Experience in automotive industry an asset. Extensive knowledge of MPS / Lean Manufacturing principles
Compensation: $60, 000 -$70,000
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.
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