Production Control Specialist

Y-TEC KEYLEX TOYOTETSU ALABAMA•Madison, AL

12d

About The Position

The Production Control Specialist issues and tracks work orders and ensures that required materials are supplied to the production floor according to the production schedule. The role also expedites and prioritizes work orders. It plans and manages production schedules to support on-time customer delivery, coordinates plant activities with the department manager, and helps minimize production interruptions through effective parts and materials procurement. The specialist may manage work schedules to recover from unplanned production downtime when the department manager is absent, use Plex for resource planning, and communicate with customers and other groups about delivery and product requests. The position requires regular attendance and flexibility to work in all areas of the department as needed to support YKTA’s goals and objectives. Work is conducted in an industrial office and plant setting, with frequent movement through an industrial plant and exposure to high noise levels and equipment typically used in stamping, welding, and Ecoat environments. Physical demands include prolonged standing on the plant floor, traversing the entire facility, lifting up to 33 pounds at times, and potentially extended periods of sitting at a computer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or a related area, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of Production Control or Customer Service experience with a demonstrated track record of success.
Proficient personal computer and system software skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changes in priorities and direction.
Ability to traverse the entire facility and lift up to 33 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience.
Experience with ERP software, preferably Plex.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of self and others.
Plan and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
Coordinate plant activities through planning with the department manager to meet manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Help minimize production schedule interruptions through effective parts and materials procurement practices.
Manage plant work schedules to recover from unplanned production downtime when the department manager is absent.
Use Plex to maximize resource planning.
Maintain effective communication with customers, business development, and other groups to support on-time product delivery and team needs.
Analyze sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
Provide timely and accurate information about customer order status and product requests.
Recognize problems and solve them or offer suggestions for solutions.
Work in all areas of the department as needed to accomplish YKTA goals and objectives.