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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.
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Scope of Position
- Owns and drives the plant’s master production schedule to ensure optimal capacity utilization, on-time delivery, and alignment across production, materials, and customer demand. Leads and coordinates the planning team while proactively identifying risks, resolving constraints, and aligning cross-functional priorities.
Minimum Requirements
- Post-secondary education or equivalent in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Materials Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience leading or coordinating planners or scheduling activities preferred.
- Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Deep understanding of MRP, capacity planning, inventory control, and material flow.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting/analysis tools.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and own the master production schedule based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Lead and provide direction to production planners/schedulers, ensuring alignment to plant priorities and consistent planning practices.
- Balance demand and capacity constraints, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation plans.
- Act as the primary escalation point for scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and production disruptions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, purchasing, engineering, quality, and program management to align schedules and priorities.
- Review customer releases and forecasts to establish optimized build plans.
- Drive adherence to schedule attainment, inventory targets, and on-time delivery performance.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, WIP, and line-side stock to support uninterrupted production.
- Oversee supplier release processes and support expediting activities as required.
- Lead planning-related continuous improvement initiatives (forecast accuracy, schedule stability, inventory reduction, etc.).
- Support new program launches by developing and managing ramp-up and capacity plans.
- Ensure accuracy of planning parameters in ERP systems (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, etc.).
- Participate in S&OP / production review meetings and provide data-driven insights.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.
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.
Regular / Permanent
Magna Powertrain
