Materials Specialist - 3rd Shift (7pm - 4am) - Magna. : Job Details

Materials Specialist - 3rd Shift (7pm - 4am)

Job Number: 69391

Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

Division: Magna Mirrors Lowell

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location:

Alto, MICHIGAN, US, 49302

Work Style:

**About us**

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

**Group Summary**

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

**About the Role**

The Materials Specialist is responsible for providing critical support to the Materials department during specialized hours, ensuring seamless material planning and operational continuity. This role involves assisting with the management of inventory levels, coordinating material flow, and addressing any issues or inquiries that arise during the shift. The specialist will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the planning processes and protocols to effectively support and troubleshoot for the Materials team, ensuring that planning activities are uninterrupted and that all material needs are met promptly. This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and coverage for the Materials department during specialized hours.

**Your Responsibilities**

As a Materials Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our materialsplanning and supply chain processes. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Outgoing Orders: Initiating and managing outgoing orders to maintain adequate inventory levels and support production schedules and OEM's.

2. Customer Screen Management: Handling and responding to small tasks and inquiries within customer web-based screens, ensuring timely and accurate resolution and communication.

3. Customer Communication: Answering incoming phone calls and emails related to material availability, orders, and general inquiries.

4. Part Number Management: Utilizing systems to locate and verify part numbers, facilitating efficient material flow and order processing.

5. Inventory Control: Addressing and resolving inventory discrepancies and outages promptly to minimize production disruptions

6. Assembly Line Support: Providing timely answers and support to assembly line queries regarding materials availability and order status.

7. The ability to occasionally answer telephone calls and perform job duties outside of regular working hours

8. Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.

9. Participates in continuous improvement processes, individually and with teams, and champions projects to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Researches and recommends current material control management practices and implements appropriate changes as necessary.

**Your preferred qualifications**

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in business or related field including one year experience in materials or related field; or equivalent preferred. Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.

2. Three years experience in manufacturing preferred

All Candidates must submit the following:

+ Application

+ Resume

+ Contact Information for 2 work-related references

**Who we are looking for**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills in order to perform job duties in an appropriate manner.

2. Demonstrate high degree of problem-solving ability. Ability to independently analyze data and determine appropriate course of action while maintaining high standards of service and support for production operations.

3. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.

4. Demonstrate ability to utilize computer systems for data entry and retrieval

5. Good understanding of production inventory control techniques and principles. Knowledge and experience with a formal manufacturing control system and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, principles, and techniques strongly preferred.

6. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

7. Good understanding of production inventory control techniques and principles. Knowledge and experience with a formal manufacturing control system and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, principles, and techniques strongly preferred.

**What we offer**

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

**Site Benefits**

At Magna MML Lowell, you would be joining a team of high performers who are motivated to pushing our competitive automotive industry forward. As a member of the team you will be taking on a wide range of tasks and responsibility which is designed to create internal professional development while making a high quality part proven to be unmatched by our competitors.

As a part of our compensation package, Magna MML Lowell offers the below benefits:

+ 401K Matching program AND 401K base Company paid contribution

+ Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription coverages, pay for the ones you need, not the ones you don't!

+ Company Paid Short term and Long term disability

+ Competitive vacation plan

+ Company paid safety prescription glasses and other PPE as needed

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Wellness gym and smoking cessation programs

+ Profit Sharing/bonuses for hourly and salary employees

+ Mentorship and Leadership development programs

+ Clean Manufacturing Floor

+ Eco Friendly with a high emphasis on carbon neutrality

+ AND many more!

**Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.**

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.