Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, materials, capacity, and manufacturing constraints. Monitor production performance, adjust schedules, coordinate raw material availability, and communicate priorities across production teams. Analyze KPIs, support capacity planning and forecasting, maintain inventory accuracy, conduct cycle counts, generate reports, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate shipping, receiving, and hanger-cleaning timelines.
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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:The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:
- Immediate, open temporary position (six month requirement)
- $35.00 - $36.83 per hour
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent education required
- Successful completion of related post-secondary education would be an asset
- 1–3 years’ experience in inventory/production control or scheduling
- Experience with MAPICS an asset
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
- Strong understanding of materials management and inventory control fundamentals
- Self-motivated with the ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion
- Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word)
MAIN DUTIES
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
- Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as necessary to address changes in demand, material shortages, equipment downtime, or labor constraints.
- Coordinate with RAW material supplier (Rollstamp) to ensure material availability aligns with production plans.
- Collaborate with leadership in E-COAT, Paint and Assembly to optimize production flow and resource utilization.
- Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify scheduling improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Communicate schedule changes and priorities to E-COAT, Paint and Assembly team in a timely manner.
- Monitoring inventory accuracy and conducting cycle counts / audits.
- Support inventory management initiatives to maintain target inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on productivity and operational efficiency
- Generate and distribute production schedules, reports, and performance metrics as required.
- Assist in capacity planning and forecasting activities.
- Coordinate hanger cleaning activates and work with the production team to establish shipping and receiving timelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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.
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