Plant Planner

Job Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Hamtramck Mi on a full-time basis.

The Role: Planning Administrator will own the current and future plant operations planning and support the execution of the plans. As the Planning Manager, you will provide mentorship and guidance to department business managers. This requires close coordination with the launch and shop leadership team. Individual must be capable of working with little direction, and have a good understanding of the build process throughout the plant. Success in this role will have this individual working closely with internal and external cross functional teams.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Champion plant change management process
• Provide leadership business managers and planners in the department
• Develop future operation plans to align with leadership strategy and coordinate execution
• Applies Plant knowledge, relationships and authority to “get things done”
• Support plant leadership with administrative functions as vital, such as orientation coordination, event scheduling and coordination, and others.
• Support launch team in developing and implementing Manufacturing Validation Builds and Acceleration plans
• Analyze the impact of changes and keep the PTR System invigorated
• Plan and Coordinate model year changes in collaboration with launch team
• Enable plant Planning Team efficiency with department planners and business managers

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production experience
• Flexibility with schedule , will work 1st shift but may need to work 2nd shift too
• High level of interpersonal skills to work optimally with others
• High level of computer, written, and oral communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficult
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word)
• Travel requirement is 5% to local locations

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Launch experience
• Knowledge of Global Manufacturing System Standards

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