Master Scheduler

Magna International, Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Low Cost

Dental Insurance - Low Cost

Vision Insurance - Low Cost

401(k) Matching

Employee Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Nursing Room

Tuition Reimbursement & Online Career

Referral Program - Up to $1,500

Onsite Cafeteria

Self-Checkout Market

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Annual Employee & Family Events

Job summary

Magna is seeking a Production and Inventory Control supervisor to optimize JIT manufacturing scheduling and ensure on-time delivery. You will manage inventory, coordinate master schedules and align with manufacturing and engineering on trial builds.

The role requires experience in production scheduling, strong control of materials, and cross-functional leadership to meet customer requirements in automotive operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in business preferred or equivalent experience in a similar career.
• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) preferred.
• MRP/MRP II; Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of Production and Inventory Control department to provide optimum support to the JIT manufacturing organization through scheduling of customer-driven releases and ensuring 100% on-time delivery.
• 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.

Skills

Juggling priorities

Working under pressure

Efficient scheduling

Communication

LAN/PC data access

Problem solving

English literacy

Excel proficiency

Meeting facilitation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in business

APICS certification

MRP/MRP II; Scheduling

Tools

Lotus 1-2-3

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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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:

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-upsHousekeeping and other activities as assigned

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

Education & Technical Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associate degree in business preferred or equivalent experience in a similar career
• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) preferred
• MRP/MRP II; Scheduling

Travel Requirement:

• No overnight travel; some local travel occasionally and overtime 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 Events

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.

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International