Production Control Senior Specialist

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

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About The Position

The 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 overall plans and develops optimal production plans that support in-house departments and supply chain departments. It sets model rotations, assigns new models, and works with internal departments and external customers to confirm that line settings meet customer needs.

The role trains and guides Production Planner A associates, supports their questions, backs up Group Leads as needed, and leads unit projects and themes while evaluating Planner A contributions. It also manages production schedules, communicates volume and model-mix strategies, coordinates weekend production activity, and manages invoicing and inventory balances.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, create, manage, and train associates on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules using appropriate software.
• Create midterm and Ki schedules by evaluating optimal planning.
• Train and guide Production Planner A associates.
• Manage and lead key unit projects and themes, and evaluate Planner A contributions to 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 plant production activity on weekends.
• 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.
• Assess whether a line needs overtime to meet demand.
• Ensure sales, in-house departments, ENG, or FRM plants understand the direction for managed lines.
• Provide accurate direction to Production Planner A associates on unit themes and projects.
• Make appropriate decisions for internal and external stakeholders when serving as Group Lead backup.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
• 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: Mid Level