Master Scheduler

Magna International, Inc

Clinton, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Accounting, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Cafeteria, Calendar Management, Chassis Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, HCL/IBM/Lotus Products, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, ISO 14001, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Just in Time (JIT), Local Area Network (LAN), Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Nursing, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, People Management, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Product Control, Product Engineering, Production Control, Production Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Schedule Development, Set Goals, Startup, TS 16949, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Clinton, Tennessee
POSTED
7 days ago
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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 & ISO14001 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 Management
  • MRP 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 career
  • APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) preferred
  • MRP/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, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religi

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/