What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Manager position at Toyota Boshoku?
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Control specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting with various functions including new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, and planning. You will also oversee the daily administration of PEFF and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, and planning.
- Oversee the daily administration of PEFF.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of Production Control monthly reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Greater than 4 years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing facility required. Automotive environment preferred.
- Production Control program launch experience for new programs.
- Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
- Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred.
Desirable Skills:
- Basic shop math ability required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Understanding of conceptual math (i.e., basic geometry, charts and graphs) required.
- Understanding of elementary statistical concepts (i.e., standard deviation, variance, etc.).
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes, company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, and machine operation.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents such as automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards, design specifications, general tolerances, critical characteristics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), Prototype Parts Requests (PPR), and color instructions.
- General understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
- Good presentation skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills required.
- Good assertiveness and negotiation skills.
- Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Active listener with effective communication skills.
- Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports.
- Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
- Ability to maintain records and files and prepare recaps and reports.
- Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
- Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
- Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to create excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
- Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
Working Environment:
- Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE may be required in certain areas.
- Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Control specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting with various functions including new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, and planning. You will also oversee the daily administration of PEFF and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, and planning.
- Oversee the daily administration of PEFF.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of Production Control monthly reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Greater than 4 years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing facility required. Automotive environment preferred.
- Production Control program launch experience for new programs.
- Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
- Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred.
Desirable Skills:
- Basic shop math ability required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Understanding of conceptual math (i.e., basic geometry, charts and graphs) required.
- Understanding of elementary statistical concepts (i.e., standard deviation, variance, etc.).
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes, company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, and machine operation.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents such as automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards, design specifications, general tolerances, critical characteristics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), Prototype Parts Requests (PPR), and color instructions.
- General understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
- Good presentation skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills required.
- Good assertiveness and negotiation skills.
- Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Active listener with effective communication skills.
- Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports.
- Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
- Ability to maintain records and files and prepare recaps and reports.
- Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
- Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
- Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to create excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
- Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
Working Environment:
- Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE may be required in certain areas.
- Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.
