Job Posting Title

Material Planner Manager

Job Description Summary

As a Material Planner Mgr, 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.

Job Description:

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.

Required Skills and Education

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

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