What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planning Specialist II position at HL-GA Battery Company LLC?
Summary:
This position will provide support to the Production Manager by coordinating inventory assignments and projects related to production, finished goods inventory and help provide a smooth flow of materials throughout the process. This position will lead monthly inventory counts, assist in implementing a cycle counting process, production material flow improvements and with translating the customer demands into a production schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical inventory counts, track and report inventory accuracy, reconcile inventory issues daily and perform monthly inventory closing
- Perform inventory monitoring to ensure product quality
- Manage a detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels
- Assist in adjusting schedules as needed to respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or production issues.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure that schedules are feasible and align with production capacity.
- Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
- Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions and fulfilling work orders to assure that they are accurate and timely
- Track yield production throughout week, month, and year
- Communicate issues with other Inventory Teams at LG & Hyundai (local and worldwide locations)
- Participate in team meetings (daily and weekly) to discuss production and inventory status
- Assist with providing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production
- Preparing investment verification committee and investment reports regularly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of related experience
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Lean/six sigma experience preferred
- SAP (ERP) system experience preferred
Skills:
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
- Microsoft programs (Power point, excel) document skill
- Bilingual skills, writing and speaking, in English and Korean preferred.
HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.
