Magna Engineered Glass: Advanced Planning Analyst / PFEP Specialist

Magna International•Holland, MI

21d

About The Position

The Advanced Material Engineer / Planning Analyst / Specialist at Magna Engineered Glass is responsible for optimizing the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of the material storage and conveyance system across the facility, including any off-site warehousing operations. Primary focus is on streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving the flow of materials through the value stream.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in Automotive supply chain optimization, with expertise in Value stream mapping, PFEP, packaging development, material storage design, material flow optimization, logistics process improvement, border of line and material presentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and collaboration abilities.
Proficiency in relevant software tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

VSM (Value Stream Mapping): Conduct VSM analysis to visualize and streamline end-to-end processes.
Map out the entire internal material flow process, from the point of receiving raw materials to the delivery of finished goods.
Identify opportunities for eliminating waste, reducing lead times, and improving overall material flow.
Create spaghetti diagrams and continuous flow pull system to include production leveling.
Utilize batch processing to optimize production scheduling, minimize changeovers and downtime.
Develop and implement visual management tools, such as Virtual Kanban to provide real-time visibility for production planning and material flow.
PFEP (Plan for Every Part): Develop and maintain PFEP to ensure optimal inventory levels based on forecasted demand and regularly review and update the data based on demand fluctuations.
Work with IT to leverage the (ERP) system to ensure automated PFEP data updates in real time as and when part numbers are updated for new launches, end of program or engineering/process changes.
Design and configure warehouse layout to optimize space utilization with minimum travel distances for materials.
Establish and continually evolve an organized and logical fixed storage system to reduce the time and effort required for material retrieval or put away through scanning that integrates with the ERP system.
Packaging Development: Lead packaging development initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to design packaging solutions that optimize transportation and storage.
Create supplier and customer rack/dunnage loop calculations based on PFEP.
Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to implement ‘border of line’ with 3 bin system.
Material Flow Optimization: Analyze material flows within the warehouse and identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement.
Implement strategies to optimize material flow and reduce production down times.
Create standardized work for logistics long cycle work.
Design and implement seamless material flow using appropriate material handling equipment, such as conveyors, forklifts, tuggers, and automated systems.
PDP (Exteriors Program Management Process): Participate in the APQP process to represent Materials and Logistics for launching programs.
Coordinate and lead projects related to Materials and Logistics to ensure key deliverables are met and timely closure of gates.
Update PDP/Trax system with supporting documents for Materials/ Logistics projects to ensure effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
Mafact Work collaboratively with the cross functional team to develop and implement the following Mafact elements: 4.07 Material Storage Design 4.09 Packaging Management & Planning 4.10 Internal Material Flow & Line Feeding Concept 5.01 Project Management (PDP)
SAFETY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable standards, and guidelines as well as company policies and procedures.