Production Scheduler/Planner

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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily count of molded part inventory and dunnage.
• Analyze customer production and service release requirements compared to molded part inventory levels and generate the daily Molding Production Schedule.
• Maintain an inventory level of 3 days or less for high volume molded parts, to support the overall inventory turn rate of 24.
• Work with Materials to reconcile inventory variances and assist in the corrective actions or resolve future discrepancies.
• Purchase and order all recurring and nonrecurring items as required by the injection molding department. All purchasing practices will follow the established TEAM systems method. Every effort will be made to reduce overhead costs and keep expenses below budget.
• Establish inventory requirements by part number and manage the pull system scheduling of work in process between the Molding Department and it's internal and external customers.
• Participate in the ongoing analysis of molding production shift requirements for each part number and press, to balance out the labor requirements per shift and maximize efficient use of labor.
• Generate and maintain the weekly Molding Capacity Report.
• Support APQP/Sales by generating future capacity reports for potential new business.
• Generate a weekly Press Hours Required report to determine any overtime requirements needed for the Molding Department.
• Participate as required as a cross-functional member of continuous improvement teams focusing on improving performance objectives (QRPS and GCAR).
• Assist in the development/modification of TS-16949 procedures and work guidance for injection molding scheduling and materials management. Ensure strict adherence to approved TS-16949.

Who we are looking for:

• Associate Degree in Inventory or Supply Chain Management. Six years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of SPC analysis.
• Familiar with using Trans4M.

Your preferred qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills in Windows Office and Excel a must.

• Previous work experience in materials scheduling in a J.I.T. environment an asset.

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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