Motherson Group

Production Planner

Motherson Group  •  Traverse City, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

  • The objective of this role is to plan all production, stamping and hood loader operations, according to PRP demands established in ERP. Lead the Shipping/Receiving department. Support the production processes and shipping/receiving by ensuring that these processes have all necessary products and support available to meet production / customer requirements.

Your tasks.

  • Plan daily/weekly/monthly production per PRP demand established by Customer Service. – working closely with the toolroom, production and customer service departments to ensure orders are completed on time.
  • Oversee raw material, packaging, etc. that they are available for scheduled runs, including ordering of all packaging and production support supplies and ensuring accuracy of associated inventories.
  • Schedule all shipments and track all product requiring secondary operations. IE Plating. Maintaining communications with designated sub-contractors.
  • Support ERP functions by being the SPA for system issues and corrections. Work with IT to continuously improve the ERP performance and efficiency for plant operation.
  • Responsible for assuring the proper documentation of all assigned aspects of the manufacturing operation metrics are performed and recorded according to IATF requirements.
  • Coordinate the Training for shipping receiving personnel as needed.
  • Lead the Shipping Receiving Personnel. Including time and attendance, hiring and disciplinary actions.
  • Ensure all Final Audited finished goods are placed into the warehouse in a timely manner by the Shipping/Receiving Clerk for efficient flow through in this area.
  • Receive all direct and indirect invoices and materials into ERP.
  • Report first time quality of production to plant manager and controller on a monthly basis.
  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly production, scrap, and OEE reports.
  • Work closely with finance to ensure production and sales targets are met.
  • Ensure all scrap is weighed, logged.

Energy, Environmental, Health, and Safety

  • Comply with and enforce the PKC Group Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.
  • Comply with the environmental work instructions applicable to their job position.
  • Report any deviation on the environmental operational controls established and communicate improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in EHS training.

Your profile.

  • Education and Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years documented manufacturing experience.
    • Work requires the ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations well enough to generate and maintain accurate records and reports as normally acquired through completion of a high school education.
    • If no job description, work with leader to create one, sent to C&B to grade, and send to AOR VP for approval.
  • Skill/ knowledge requirements:
    • Analytical skills necessary in decision making and problem solving in: scheduling, making recommendations, costs, purchases, etc.
    • Exceptional communication skills are required for the effective training/guiding of personnel and dealing with customer concerns and requirements.
    • Forklift certified or be willing to learn to drive forklift.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Must have the ability to move about 50% of the work time to gather and distribute information and reports, and to stay in one place for 50% of the time to analyze and prepare documentation and/or reports.
    • Must be able to adapt to changes in activities and plans to accommodate changing schedules.
    • Must have the ability to travel on business as necessary.

What we offer.

  • The position is a regular active, full-time role with competitive total rewards.
  • We are a EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vets/VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Motherson Group

About Motherson Group

Motherson is a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing and assembly (DEMA) specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. With a robust network of 425 state-of-the-art facilities across 44 countries, and a dedicated workforce of more than 200,000 professionals, Motherson is continually working toward its vision of being a globally preferred sustainable solutions provider for its stakeholders. The group recorded revenues of USD 21.2 billion in 2024-25 and is ranked among the top 15 automotive suppliers worldwide.

As a trusted partner to OEM customers, Motherson offers an extensive, versatile product portfolio spanning the entire spectrum of the mobility industry. This includes passenger and commercial vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, rolling stock, off-highway vehicles, earthmoving, material-handling and agricultural machinery. Its product range encompasses electrical distribution systems, fully assembled vehicle interior and exterior modules, rear vision systems, moulded plastic parts and assemblies, injection moulding tools, rubber components, lighting systems, and machined metal products.

Beyond the automotive sector, Motherson has strategically diversified into industries such as health and medical, aerospace, consumer electronics, logistics, and industrial IT solutions. This expansion reflects the group’s adaptability and unwavering commitment to meeting its customers' evolving needs.

Motherson believes its employees are its partners in progress, its biggest asset. The organisation nurtures an environment where employees thrive as dynamic professionals and individuals. The organisation is responsive to its employees' professional aspirations and provides a range of growth opportunities, enabling them to advance professionally and to take on strategic roles within the organisation.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Noida, IN
Year Founded
1975
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