Asst. MP&L Manager

Magna International•Victor, IA

About The Position

Oversees all Logistics Operations, Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse, Line Side Delivery to meet Plant Objectives, support and continuous improvement of Department Activities. Develop Logistics Area Leaders and Team Leaders Leadership to meet Company Goals.

Requirements

Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field and 5 years’ experience or combination of education and experience with Program Planning & Scheduling in Automotive Industry.
Thoroughly knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Kanban, JIT and Logistics manufacturing high volume tangible good.
Aptitude for understanding and participating in technical discussion on assigned components in the context of material planning and production issues.
Extensive hands-on MRP/MPS experience using an ERP system.
Lean Manufacturing tools (VSM, Kanban)
MMOG Experience.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical skills, excellent at managing data at a detail level
Business acumen and ability to exercise sound judgment in the course of executing daily responsibilities
Creative thinker, able to define, implement and/or lead process improvement activity
RFID Knowledge in Implementation and operation.
Able to address and resolve ambiguity; prioritize, multi-task and work independently
Proficient in leading pull implementations at various levels of the Supply Chain (External and Internal Suppliers).

Nice To Haves

APICS certification desired.
Experience with FIFO, PFEP, and other Lean or continuous improvements concepts and practices are highly desired; prefer candidates who have previous experience with kaizens.

Responsibilities

Monitor Inventory Levels in the Plant for Finished Goods, WIP and Raw Materials to support Build Plan
Support and continuous improvement of Material Handling Systems in the Plant.
Monitor Equipment Status and provide proper maintenance of Forklift, Tuggers, Reach Trucks, AMRs, Carts, Flow Racks, and Racking System.
Monitor Performance Reviews and provide continual feedback.
Maintain and Monitor Cross Training Program in the Department.
Monitor and meet Key Performance Indicators to meet Division Goals.
Coordinate Annual Physical Inventories.
Evaluate and Monitor fleet of Incoming returnable Packaging levels to support Supply Base.
Evaluate and Monitor fleet of Outbound Packaging going to the Customer.
Monitor Customers communication.
Coordinate material/production systems and training of personnel to maintain customer requirements.
Interacts closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to effectively plan and execution of build plan to support customer requirements.
Resolve technical issues, supervise, and validate the completion of deployed AMR missions throughout shift
Present technical AMR mission results and provide recommendations for AMR route delivery optimization
Responsible for shop floor material handling communication systems execution.
Follows and supports Magna Structures LMV and Magna’s operating principles, including: Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all employees equally, fairly with dignity and respect. Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication at the lowest level. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”. Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard. Company quality and environmental policies Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect, without favoritism in accordance with company values.
Performs other duties as required.