Magna Engineered Glass: Advanced Planning Analyst / PFEP Specialist

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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:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 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.

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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.
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 discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors