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GROUP SUMMARY:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience as a Lean Practitioner, Process Analyst, Business Analyst, Project/Program Manager, or a similar role.
• Expertise in process mapping, data gathering and analysis, and business process optimization techniques.
• Experience with methods such as Kaizen, Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma is an asset.
• Experience in data mining, business intelligence tools (e.g. MS Power BI, Grafana, etc.) and cloud data frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in machine learning and operations research, along with strong mathematical abilities encompassing statistics and algebra.
• Knowledge of programming languages including R, node.js, SQL, and Python. Familiarity with other programming languages is an asset
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like Waterfall and Agile is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to identify high-value opportunities, gain information, develop understanding, and engage in the implementation.
• Proficiency in using software tools like MS Office, MS Teams, BPMN2 Software, Visio or other visualization software, Power BI, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct operational and statistical studies to identify current states and potential areas for process simplification, standardization, and optimization.
• Lead in planning and execution for business process optimization projects. These may include but are not limited to domains such as Quoting, EHS management, Expense management, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), front office digitalization, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, logistics planning, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Engineering Change management, procure to pay process, and other similar projects.
• Interview key stakeholders and develop detailed end-to-end process maps, identifying roles and resources required.
• Utilize data to recommend and implement optimization strategies for business processes, enhancing productivity and reducing inefficiencies.
• Expertly use software tools such as MS Office, MS Teams, BPMN2 Software, Visio or other visualization software, Power BI, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator to expedite these tasks.
• Collaborate with various teams to facilitate the implementation of optimized processes, designing and implementing operational models to improve efficiency.
• Monitor process effectiveness to ensure consistency, refining processes as required, and developing measurable metrics to evaluate improvements.
• Prepare and present reports to management outlining findings and actionable recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Train staff on new processes, standards, and changes, ensure compliance through auditing.
• Use visual, statistical methods or empirically founded decision-making tactics to conceptualize and execute experiments and demonstrate potential enhancement benefits.
• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.