Materials Planner - Automotive Parts Manufacturing (35822)

An international automotive parts manufacturing company is actively seeking a Materials Planner to join their facility in the Winchester area. An ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in production planning in manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

· Plan the production schedule according to sales forecasts, orders from customers and logistics situation

· Monitor the inventory level and solve issues if necessary

· Ensure effective communication with other departments regarding production schedules and production goals

· Manage the production flow and adjust schedules in case of delay

· Review the production flow, analyze it and prepare reports

· Monitor the safety procedures of production lines

· Ensure the products meet quality standards under the current production schedule

· Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· 3-5 years of experience in production planning

· Experience in the automotive industry is a plus

· Experience with production control systems

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

· Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment

· Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills

· Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently

· Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated

· While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person