Company Overview
Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Primary Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Production Manager, the position holder is responsible for the creation and maintenance of production schedules which meet customer demands while optimizing resources. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
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Develops and maintains an effective production plan for the area of responsibility (Die Cast, Secondary and Remelt operations) which will ensure customer order requests are successfully achieved while optimizing resources.
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Communicate status updates and potential issues to the Production Manager and other stakeholders as needed.
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Documents key information, including downtime, peak production, inventory accuracy, and scheduling accuracy; and works with personnel to analyze and create enhanced functionality in manufacturing applications.
Education, experience, skills
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Associates (or higher) degree in a supply chain or business discipline or Technical College diploma (CET or similar) or equivalent educational and work experience in a similar role
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Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or other related field
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Minimum of two (2) years of experience in production planning or related field
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Experience with ERP systems (Plex preferred) and production scheduling software
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Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) and tracking systems (Plex Preferred)
Why work for Meridian Lightweight Technologies?
At Meridian Lightweight Technologies, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of lightweight automotive manufacturing. We combine advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence to deliver world-class solutions for leading automotive customers.
Our employees work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where their contributions matter, opportunities for growth are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact while working with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, Meridian is the place to build your future.
Compensation and benefits
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401(k) + 401(k) matching
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Dental + Vision insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Employee/ partner discounts
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Flexible spending account
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Health + life insurance
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Health savings account
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Paid time off
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Professional development assistance
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Employee incentive programs
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Retirement plan
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Tuition reimbursement
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
