Materials Planner

Magna International; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Floating days (5.5 paid floater days)

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Team events

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to manage master schedules and coordinate ERP-driven operations. You will monitor progress, adjust plans to meet deadlines, and prepare production reports while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Join a diverse team that values continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, and strong collaboration across departments. Regular/permanent role with competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• CPIM certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use ERP to create master schedule sequences and lead times to meet shipping dates.
• Monitor the production progress and status of schedules.
• Plan and prioritize operations to maximize performance and minimize delays.
• Adjust production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Prepare production reports.
• Ensure customer demands are met while avoiding premium shipments.
• Communicate bottlenecks to management.
• Maintain all company policies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

CPIM certification

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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.

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Key Responsibilities

• Use of ERP create master schedule sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders to their assigned production department;
• Monitor the production process and determine status of assigned schedules;
• Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Effect changes to production schedule to ensure that production deadlines are met
• Prepares production reports;
• Ensures customer demands are satisfied while avoiding premium shipments;
• Communicates inefficiencies and/or bottlenecks to the appropriate Manager or Supervisor;
• Ensures that all company policies are maintained;

General Points

• Ensure that all environmental requirements are identified and addressed when performing duties.
• Ensure that all safety requirements are being carried out when performing duties.
• Comply with defined Business Management and Environmental Management Systems requirements.
• Provide support for the continuous improvement initiatives within Techform.
• Provide support in the attainment of Techform's operating system goals as outlined by the key graphs.
• Carry out all duties focusing on the goal of internal and external customer satisfaction.

Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma and/or equivalent college or university education
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office application, Excel is a must
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) would be advantageous

Site Benefits

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)
• Five and a half (5.5) paid floater days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development

Culture 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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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