What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Specialist position at Toyota Boshoku?
Job Description:
As a Production Control Expert, you will play a vital role in assisting with all functions of the Production Control department. Your responsibilities will include overseeing new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, kanban system, and planning. You will also be responsible for the daily administration of PEFF.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Education:
Experience:
Skills:
Language Skills:
Computer/Software:
Work Environment/Conditions:
Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.
As a Production Control Expert, you will play a vital role in assisting with all functions of the Production Control department. Your responsibilities will include overseeing new program launch activities, scheduling, forecasting, kanban system, and planning. You will also be responsible for the daily administration of PEFF.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate with suppliers regarding goods and services for current and new models.
- Complete Production Control monthly reporting.
- Coordinate and communicate with all departments for product launch, model change, and ECI activities.
- Manage kanban system.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Complete requisitions for appropriate approvals and account numbers.
- Work closely with Production Control department to ensure proper supplies arrive.
- Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
- Support revenue growth by working with sales and customers.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required.
Experience:
- Greater than 4 years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing facility required.
- Automotive environment preferred.
Skills:
- Basic shop math ability required.
- Understanding of conceptual math required.
- Understanding of elementary statistical concepts required.
- Thorough understanding of automotive plants and processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
- Good understanding of Toyota Production System 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.
- Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.
Language Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Computer/Software:
- Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications.
Work Environment/Conditions:
Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.
