Planner, Scheduler

About the role

What we offer at Magna: an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing the support and resources needed to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects.

Group Summary – Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of the Production and Inventory Control department to provide optimum support to the JIT manufacturing organization through effective scheduling of customer‑driven releases while ensuring 100 % on‑time delivery.
• Handle, store, pack, preserve and deliver material and product per control plans using TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems, and initiate appropriate action to prevent non‑conformance to customer specifications.
• Control all inventory levels to assure JIT supply of quality product to the customer.
• Schedule production operations to maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate the activities of direct reports to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Manage physical inventories to meet established goals.
• Translate weekly customer demand into a master schedule for stamping and assembly.
• Coordinate customer volume fluctuations with the manufacturing group, including customer shutdown schedules.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering the planning and scheduling of trial builds.
• Coordinate old‑program build‑outs and new‑program start‑ups.
• Perform housekeeping and other activities as assigned.
• Support and enforce compliance to TS16949 & ISO14001 procedures and work instructions (SH&E).
• Provide a safe and healthful work environment free of recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger and ensure necessary training and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
• Cooperate with local, state and federal agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA) during inspections.
• Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E rules, policies, and procedures.
• Help manage safety performance measurables such as incident rate, monthly inspection results and EOS scores; performance is part of the annual review.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of supervisory experience with a degree (or 5–8 years without a degree).
• Production scheduling/inventory control experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends when customer requirements warrant.
• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Management.
• MRP or MRP II (Material Release Point) system implementation experience.

Skills

• Ability to juggle changing customer demands and multiple priorities.
• Work well under pressure.
• Efficiently schedule operations.
• Effective listening and communication with team members and customers, individually or in groups.
• Access data stored on LAN and PC.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and good understanding of automotive customer requirements.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Extensive computer ability, including Lotus 123 and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings.

Working Conditions

• Ability to move throughout the plant.
• Extended periods of sitting and standing; reaching and bending.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb may be required.
• Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• Low‑cost health insurance.
• Low‑cost dental insurance + vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Nursing room.
• Tuition reimbursement and online career development with free tuition.
• Referral program – up to $1,500 per skill‑trade referral.
• On‑site cafeteria serving hot breakfast and lunch.
• Self‑checkout snacks and drinks market.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Annual employee and family event promoting awareness, unity, and empowerment.