Production Scheduler/Planner

Magna International•Toledo, OH

About The Position

The Production Scheduler/Planner supports injection molding operations by monitoring molded-part and dunnage inventory, comparing customer production and service releases with inventory, and generating the daily Molding Production Schedule. The role maintains inventory at three days or less for high-volume molded parts in support of an overall inventory turn rate of 24, and works with Materials to reconcile variances and address discrepancies. The position purchases recurring and nonrecurring items for the injection molding department in accordance with established TEAM systems and seeks to control overhead costs and remain within budget. It establishes part-number inventory requirements and manages pull-system scheduling of work in process between the Molding Department and internal and external customers. The role also contributes to production-shift and labor planning, weekly molding-capacity and press-hours reporting, and future capacity reporting for potential new business. As a cross-functional team member, the Production Scheduler/Planner supports continuous improvement and helps develop or modify TS-16949 procedures and work guidance while ensuring adherence to approved procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree in Inventory or Supply Chain Management, or six years of related work experience in lieu of the degree. Work experience combined with current schooling toward a degree will be considered.
Demonstrated understanding of SPC analysis.
Familiarity with Trans4M.

Nice To Haves

Proficient computer skills in Windows Office and Excel.
Previous experience in materials scheduling in a J.I.T. environment.

Responsibilities

Count molded-part inventory and dunnage daily.
Compare customer production and service release requirements with molded-part inventory and generate the daily Molding Production Schedule.
Maintain inventory of high-volume molded parts at three days or less to support an overall inventory turn rate of 24.
Work with Materials to reconcile inventory variances and assist with corrective actions or resolution of future discrepancies.
Purchase and order recurring and nonrecurring items required by the injection molding department, following established TEAM systems and working to reduce overhead costs and remain below budget.
Establish inventory requirements by part number and manage pull-system scheduling of work in process between the Molding Department and internal and external customers.
Participate in analysis of molding production shift requirements by part number and press to balance labor requirements per shift and maximize labor efficiency.
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 overtime requirements for the Molding Department.
Participate as needed as a cross-functional member of continuous improvement teams focused on QRPS and GCAR performance objectives.
Assist with developing or modifying TS-16949 procedures and work guidance for injection molding scheduling and materials management, and ensure adherence to approved TS-16949.