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Production Scheduler

Magna International, Inc
  • Lansing, Michigan
    17 days ago

    Job Description

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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:

    The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

    Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

    Job Responsibilities:

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    Important Note

    Our facility is proudly nicotine-free, both professionally and personally. Nicotine and 10-panel drug screenings are part of the pre-employment process.

    What You'll Be Doing

    You'll work directly with the Scheduling team to keep our Molding, Paint, and Assembly departments running smoothly by:

    • Developing and managing daily production schedules to meet customer demand while balancing inventory, capacity, and operational priorities.
    • Analyzing customer releases and adjust schedules to support on-time delivery.
    • Coordinating production trials, engineering changes, and pre-production builds with cross-functional teams.
    • Monitoring inventory and support inventory accuracy through physical counts as needed.
    • Collaborating with Production, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to ensure efficient operations.
    • Identifying scheduling challenges, communicate changes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Following company policies and safety standards while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
    • Performing other duties as assigned.

    What We're Looking For:

    • Experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related field.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
    • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred).
    • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

     Automotive manufacturing experience is a bonus!

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required. An assessment test will be administered.
    • Demonstrated ability to excel in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
    • Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
    • Experience in a JIT manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Experience with QAD or other ERP software preferred.

    Why Work at Magna?

    At Magna you're not just taking a job, you're building a career with a global automotive leader.

    Benefits & Perks

    • 401(k) + Company Match
    • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Discounts
    • Referral Program
    • Professional Development Assistance
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Schedule

    Monday - Friday (Weekends as needed)

    1st shift / Day shift

    Location

    In-person

    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, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We dis

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLansing, Michigan
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1957
    Websitehttp://www.magna.com/

    About Company

    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.

    Skills

    • Aerodynamicsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
    • Automotive Technologyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Just in Time (JIT)unmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Materials Engineeringunmatched
    • Mfg/PROunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Molding Processesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Physical Inventoryunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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