Production Planner 2

Job ID
133153
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Automotive
Location
Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Production Planner 2 for a contract opportunity with our client in Pontiac, Michigan.

Overview

This role is a cross-functional role that supports collaboration with various departments in planning successful build events, enabling the handoff to plants for successful launch. The work involves a high degree of accuracy and the ability to make decisions within the limits of general policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Assist to support Program Lead/Schedulers as the go-to voice for all readiness and build activities.
  • Frequent contact with stakeholders outside the work group.
  • Proactively follow up on supplied information for clarification or missing inputs.
  • Integrate within and outside the organization to follow up on key milestone events.
  • Take a 'Go and See' approach to check status, problem solve, and seek solutions.
  • Support Program Lead to lead others to follow process and identify gaps and develop solutions.
  • Demonstrate strong 'Look Ahead' behavior by foreseeing upcoming pain points and creating countermeasures.
  • Manage escalation inside and outside the organization to enable build progression.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering related curriculum (preferred), or relevant experience.
  • 3-5 years in the business environment

Requirements

  • High level of analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
  • Good focus on the main priorities/outputs to get assignments completed on time.
  • Ability to handle projects/situations that are complex in nature.
  • Working knowledge of EMBASSY and EMS systems and related processes.
  • Proficient in Excel and other MS tools including Word and PowerPoint.
  • Need someone who is able to work on their own and take initiative, self-starter.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with SharePoint.

Shift

1st shift Monday – Friday 7AM – 3:30 PM EST Onsite – no remote



We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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