Master Scheduler

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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:

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

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the activities of Production and Inventory Control department to provide optimum support to the JIT (Just-In-Time) manufacturing organization through effective scheduling of customer-driven releases while insuring 100% on-time delivery

Responsibilities:

Responsibility for proper handling, storage, packing, preservation and delivery of both material and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO
14001 documented systems and authority to initiate appropriate action necessary to prevent non-conformance to customer specifications

Control all levels of inventory 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 master schedule for stamping and assembly

Coordinate customer volume fluctuations with the manufacturing group, to include 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 Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

2-3 years with a degree (or 5-8 years without a degree) supervisory experience

Production scheduling/inventory control experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive

Due to the nature of this position, individual must be available evenings and on weekends when customer requirements warrant.

BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting or ManagementMRP or MRP II (Material Release Point) system implementation experience

Skills:

The ability to juggle changing customer demands and multiple priorities

Working well under pressure

Efficiently scheduling operations

Ability to listen and communicate effectively with Team Members and customers in either individual or group settings

Ability to access data stored on LAN (Local Area Network) and PC (Personal Computer)
Individual must be good at problem solving and possess a good understanding of automotive customer requirements

Ability to read, write, speak English Extensive computer ability including Lotus 123 and/or Microsoft Excel Must have the ability to conduct effective meeting

Education & Technical

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate degree in business preferred or equivalent experience in a similar careerAPICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) preferredMRP/MRP II;
Scheduling Travel Requirement:

No overnight travel; some local travel occasionally and overtime required

Benefits:

Low-Cost Health Insurance Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching Employee Profit Sharing Plan Paid Vacation 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 Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Annual Employee and Family Events 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,…