Expert, Business Process Optimization

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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:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

Mission of the Position:

The Expert, Business Process Optimization position will work with key stakeholders to conduct in-depth analysis of existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.  The position will recommend, support and/or lead the design, development, and implementation of strategies to streamline processes and improve efficiency and will use data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of process improvements. This role may act as a work stream lead on key strategic projects and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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.

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.

Magna Standards:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understands and enforces Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and rules.
  • Involved in accident / incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
  • Reviews safety incidents, memos, etc. with employees.
  • Train new employees.
  • Correct unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Assess employee safety performance as part of performance appraisal.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magna’s information and data protection policies.

Further Information: Work Environment

Office environment: 10-20% Travel required to Magna production locations.

While working in production environments, the colleague may be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by the manufacturing process.

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Powertrain