Maintenance Planner

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Cosma International in New Hudson, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support robotics and welding maintenance, coordinating preventative maintenance and parts supply in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role requires at least three years in maintenance, vendor management, and strong analytical skills, with experience in inventory control, MS Office, and CMMS systems. A proactive team player is essential to meet production targets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a maintenance role with robots and welding.
• Experience purchasing and working with outside vendors.
• Strong math skills to analyze costs and data.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in inventory management, lead times and reorder levels.
• Familiarity with CMMS software (eMaint) is a plus.
• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Willing to cross-train in skilled trades and knowledge of robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Issues work orders and ensures parts are available.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance with Maintenance and Production Planning.
• Tracks maintenance-related breakdowns, OA, OEE, MTTR & MTBF.
• Manages spare parts in the MRO inventory and coordinates with vendors.
• Monitors lead times and adjusts min/max levels to reduce stock.
• Supports equipment breakdowns and safety compliance.
• Communicates with production, quality, logistics, IT and HR.
• Ensures KPIs and CI objectives are met.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Inventory management

Team communication

Confidentiality and discretion

Cross-training

Tools

eMaint CMMS

CMS

MS Office

Job description

## Maintenance PlannerApplylocations: New Hudson, Michigan, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00256171**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.## ## ## ## **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:*** **Must have a minimum of three years' experience in a maintenance setting dealing with robots & welding*** **Must have prior experience in purchasing and dealing with outside vendors*** **Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to costs and analyze data.*** **Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.*** Experience in charting, creating and formatting spreadsheets, as well as creating presentations.* Experienced in inventory management, understands lead times, min/max and re-order levels.* Experience in setting up and maintaining a Preventative Maintenance Program - eMaint is a plus.* Strong listening, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills.* Ability to work with outside vendors and integrators.* Must be proficient in relevant computer software and program use. CMS is a plus.* Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational and planning skills.* Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.* Must be able to appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality, using discretion and tact.* Must be able to work rotating shifts and weekday/weekend overtime with a minimum amount of supervision in order to meet customer requirements.* Must be willing to be crossed-trained in all skilled trade disciplines.* Basic knowledge of robotics and automation is preferred* Familiarity with welded sheet metal assemblies.* Must be able to meet the physical demands for the position which include lifting up to 40 pounds of weight; frequent bending, stooping and stretching; standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.**CORE DUTIES:*** Creates and maintains the preventative and predictive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment as laid out by the manufacturers’ specifications.* Issues work orders and ensures parts are available.* Coordinates preventative and predictive maintenance with Maintenance and Production Planning.* Responsible for tracking maintenance related breakdown reports, OA, OEE, MTTR & MTBF.* Orders and tracks all equipment and facility spare parts in the MRO crib.* Works with vendors on delivery lead times.* Streamlines inventory and adjusts min/max levels to minimize on hand parts.* Tracks warranty parts with vendors.* Tracks maintenance spending for the department.* Supports equipment breakdowns.* Creates weekend work schedules.* Kits associated spare parts needed for work orders and creates crash carts for specialized PMs and breakdowns.* Establishes and maintains effective communication/interaction with all other departments, including but not limited to production, engineering, quality assurance, material and logistics, IT, and human resources support groups in order to achieve established targets.* Is responsible and accountable for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Continuous Improvement (CI) objectives.* Participates in the development of department action plans and leads team to achieve strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives in alignment with CBAM’s business plan.* Promotes/recommends continuous improvement suggestions including environment, people, processes and equipment/machinery.* Assists in the development of procedures and methods which improve safety, quality, timing, cost and motivation.* Makes decisions in the scope of their responsibilities that are in the best interest of the department, CBAM and Cosma/Magna.* Ensures confidentiality in all matters pertaining to both business and employee relations.* Complies with, supports and models CBAM’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.* Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g., ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO14001).* Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed.* Keeps work area clean and tidy.* Other duties as required.## **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. ## ## **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. **Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent**Group:**Cosma International