Production Control Specialist

ADVICS North America, Inc.•Lebanon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Specialist: Service is responsible for ensuring efficient material flow, accurate scheduling, and timely delivery of automotive brake service parts. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, internal departments, and production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, support manufacturing operations, and meet customer demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and cross-functional coordination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production control, scheduling, or materials management.
Strong understanding of ERP/ MRP systems and kanban processes.
Experience in automotive braking systems or other precision manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools.
Ability to utilize Access database

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers purchasing service and aftermarket brake components.
Receive, review, and confirm customer orders, forecasts, and schedule changes.
Provide customers with order status updates, delivery confirmations, lead time information, and issue resolution.
Maintain accurate customer data and requirements in the ERP/MRP system.
Convert customer schedules and forecasts into actionable internal production plans.
Analyze demand trends, forecast changes, and capacity constraints to ensure production readiness.
Monitor daily production output and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery requirements.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
Issue and maintain internal kanban cards or digital kanban signals for all assigned product lines.
Monitor inventory levels, WIP, and kanban loops to ensure proper material flow.
Initiate replenishment orders and adjust kanban quantities based on consumption and demand changes.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to manage incoming materials and outgoing shipments.
Maintain accurate data in ERP/ MRP systems for schedules, inventory, and demand forecasts.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production status, inventory levels, shortages, and delivery performance.
Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence.
Identify opportunities to optimize scheduling, reduce inventory, and improve material flow.
Participate in cross-functional teams focused on lean manufacturing, kanban optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of new systems, tools, or procedures related to production control.