Production Control Senior Specialist

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC • Lincoln, AL

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About The Position

The NAPC Production Planner B schedules and plans production for FRM, PT, Service, or in-house lines to support the company’s Seihan Strategy. The role evaluates plans and develops optimal production schedules that support internal departments and the supply chain, sets model rotations, assigns new models, and confirms line settings meet customer needs through engagement with internal departments and external customers. The position also trains and guides Production Planner A associates, provides backup for Group Leads as needed, and leads unit projects and themes while evaluating Planner A contributions.

The role determines production plans in consideration of in-house and outsourced constraints, manages inventory levels and invoicing, communicates production volumes and model-mix strategies, and coordinates production weekend activity. The work takes place in an open office environment. Some travel may be required, and the posting states 3–5 hours of overtime weekly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–6 years of work experience based on education.
• Organized.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools.
• Detail-oriented.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, create, manage, and train certain associates on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules using appropriate software.
• Create midterm and Ki schedules by evaluating optimal production planning.
• Train and guide Production Planner A associates.
• Manage and lead key unit projects and themes, and evaluate Planner A input into those projects.
• Communicate production volumes and model-mix strategies to internal and external parties.
• Negotiate optimal schedules with in-house departments to meet service sales needs.
• Manage new-model trial events as assigned.
• Manage invoicing and inventory balances.
• Schedule and coordinate production weekend activity for the plant.
• Determine optimal production plans for managed lines, considering in-house and outsourced constraints.
• Determine appropriate service and in-house inventory levels for production-planning decisions.
• Determine whether a line needs to run overtime to meet demand.
• Ensure relevant customers and stakeholders understand the direction of managed lines.
• Provide direction to Production Planner A associates so unit themes and project goals are met.
• Make appropriate decisions for internal and external stakeholders when serving as Group Lead backup.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus when applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefit plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance if eligible.
• Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior