Production Control Specialist

DENSO • Battle Creek, MI

8h • $61,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Specialist will coordinate domestic and international transportation activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow. This role involves providing shipment visibility, overseeing carrier performance, resolving transportation-related issues, and partnering with various internal and external stakeholders to support transportation planning and continuous improvement initiatives. The specialist will also develop and present performance metrics and analyses to support business decisions and cost reduction objectives, while ensuring compliance with transportation policies and processes.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Systems and other digital Platforms, specifically processing data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities, including air, ocean, ground, parcel, expedited, and diverted shipments to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Provide shipment visibility and tracking for critical parts, air freight movements, and expedited transportation requirements while addressing delivery risks and supply chain disruptions.
• Oversee carrier sourcing, bidding, and performance management across air, ocean, ground, and parcel transportation providers, including FedEx and UPS programs.
• Resolve transportation-related issues, including freight damage claims, shipment exceptions, carrier performance concerns, and logistics cost recovery opportunities.
• Partner with suppliers, logistics providers, engineering, procurement, production, and affiliated companies to support transportation planning, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and present transportation performance metrics, budget results, and operational analyses to support business decision-making and cost reduction objectives.
• Ensure compliance with transportation policies, reporting requirements, and logistics processes while supporting audits and operational standardization efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed