Planner/Scheduler I

Job Description

Job Description

McGard LLC

1st Shift, 7:30AM – 4:00PM (flexible), Monday – Friday

$22.00 - $30.00/hour DOE

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Planner/ Scheduler I to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT MCGARD:

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Investigates and resolves end-user questions regarding merchandise, service, and billing.

JOB DUTIES:

• Ensure all necessary work orders are released and any accompanying paperwork needed is attached
• Plan production to meet our customer ship/delivery requirement dates. Ensure launch dates provided by QA, Sales, and Engineering are met.
• Prepare production orders for the McGard assembly floor to meet the daily production needs. Plan production to meet our customer ship/delivery requirement dates.
• Perform inventory management according to company policies, investigate discrepancies, and enter information correctly in the system. Investigate shortage discrepancies in inventory from production order and request cycle count and make adjustment to inventory if needed.
• Attend and participate in all weekly board meetings, especially when communicating scheduling and production needs with operations, purchasing, and engineering.
• Assist necessary departments in coordinating and planning customer orders and deliveries, identifying delivery exceptions and providing alternate solutions.
• Assist in inventory obsolescence process requesting/analyzing parts and quantities and contributing to conversations with Sales, QA, and/or Engineering to keep or scrap.
• Assist in prioritizing weekly job lists for different departments and work centers as needed.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor material movement in the production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
• Monitor material shortages and provide immediate resolution. If the inventory count needs to be verified, contact required McGard inventory or floor employees for assistance.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve processes in area of responsibility.
• Work with floor Supervisor/Leads & research any open orders over one week brought to your attention.
• Ensure all requests from the Customer Service department have been met. Issue orders or adjust inventory accordingly.
• Keep information, such as training documentation and work instructions, current for planning and capacity management processes.
• This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One (1) or more years’ experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, logistics, ERP systems or supply chain operation and analysis preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge in supply chain, operations, planning, and forecasting techniques.
• Must be able to effectively manage projects. Should be driven by known project constraints, due dates, and cost constraints. May work on multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation. The noise level is usually moderate.

If you are an ambitious and driven individual who thrives on innovation and enjoys working in a team environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join McGard and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the automotive security industry.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."