GKN Automotive

Planning Leader

GKN Automotive  •  Celaya, MX (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Role Purpose

As a Planning Leader, you will lead the production planning team at the site, ensuring effective scheduling to meet customer demand while balancing material and resource constraints and inventory targets. You will also play a key role in the monthly SIOP process, data preparation, and supervising MPS and detailed production planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Production Planning: Develop daily and weekly production plans, including resource allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Operations Management: Provide operational support and supervise transactional operations areas.
  • Continuous Improvement: Review existing processes and generate ideas for efficiency improvements.
  • Performance Management: Monitor team performance, allocate tasks, and ensure quality and timeliness.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate meetings, actions, and events to strengthen collaboration.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with HSE policies and promote safe working practices.
  • Leadership & Direction: Motivate and guide the team, aligning local action plans with organizational strategy.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze data to support decision-making and create effective reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Expertise in ERP systems, production planning, and resource optimization.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
  • Exposure to global automotive innovation and advanced technologies.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
GKN Automotive

About GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. Its origins date back to 1759, and for the last 70 years it has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, putting key technologies into series production. It is the trusted partner for 90% of the world’s global automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies. It is the global leader in sideshafts, with eight out of ten of the world’s best-selling cars using its sideshaft technology. The first eDrive system was fitted to a production car over 20 years ago and GKN Automotive is now powering over two million electrified vehicles worldwide.

GKN Automotive is part of Dowlais, a specialist engineering group focused on the automotive sector.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1759
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