Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

McGard is seeking a highly talented and motivated Planner/Scheduler I to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve end-user questions regarding merchandise, service, and billing.
• Ensure all necessary work orders are released and any accompanying paperwork needed is attached.
• Plan production to meet 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 daily production needs.
• Perform inventory management according to company policies, investigate discrepancies, and enter information correctly in the system.
• Investigate shortage discrepancies in inventory from production orders and request cycle counts, making adjustments to inventory if needed.
• Attend and participate in all weekly board meetings, 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 the inventory obsolescence process by 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.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor material movement in the production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
• Monitor material shortages and provide immediate resolution.
• Contact McGard inventory or floor employees for assistance if inventory counts need verification.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve processes in the area of responsibility.
• Work with floor Supervisors/Leads and research any open orders over one week.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• 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.
• Position requires individual to be capable of traveling & working throughout the entire facility, within reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Planning
• Scheduling
• Logistics
• ERP systems
• Supply chain operation and analysis
• ERP/MRP systems
• Supply chain
• Operations
• Planning
• Forecasting techniques

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• One (1) or more years’ experience in manufacturing, planning, scheduling, logistics, ERP systems or supply chain operation and analysis preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Salary/Compensations

• $22.00 - $30.00/hour

Benefits

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

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.