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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
JOB PROFILE
- 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
SH&E
- Support and enforce compliance to TS16949 & ISO14001 procedures and work instructions.
- Provide a safe and healthful work environment that is free of all recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health and ensure the necessary training and/or personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.
- Cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.
- Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
- Help manage Safety Performance Measurables such as incident rate, monthly inspection results and EOS scores. Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance review.
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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to move throughout the plant
- Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
- Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as 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 Event
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Skills Required
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience with a degree, or 5–8 years without a degree
- Production scheduling and inventory control experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive
- Availability to work evenings and weekends when customer requirements warrant
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Management
- Material Requirements Planning or MRP II system implementation experience
- Ability to schedule operations efficiently and manage changing customer demands and multiple priorities
- Effective communication, listening, problem-solving, and meeting facilitation skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Computer proficiency, including access to LAN and PC data and extensive experience with Lotus 1-2-3 and/or Microsoft Excel
- Ability to move throughout the plant, stand and sit for extended periods, bend and reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work safely in a loud manufacturing environment and comply with required personal protective equipment
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
