Production Control Team Member - 2nd Shift - 230pm - 11pm

Toyota Boshoku America•Hopkinsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, oversees shipping and receiving warehouse operations during the designated shift, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, product delivery to manufacturing, and daily job assignments. Directs Team Members in an assigned manufacturing area and manages the group as an operational unit, with responsibility for meeting company goals and targets in accordance with company policies, manufacturing methods and standards, and quality standards. Focus areas include safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. The role monitors parts and material flow, productivity, quality, kanbans, and inventory; takes corrective action; supports quality investigations and containment; and troubleshoots production, safety, quality, and production-control issues. It communicates issues to the group leader and proactively identifies abnormalities and solutions. The position also leads continuous-improvement activities, including KPI target setting and safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects, and supports team-member suggestions and management initiatives. The team member maintains a safe working environment, daily 5S, and compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company policies. The role may involve safety audits, accident investigations, ergonomic exercises, housekeeping, and knowledge of hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security procedures. The position is based in various manufacturing environments, including a standard automotive plant environment with noise, flashing lights, alarms, and occasional cold, dust, heat, or odors. Minimal travel is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 1 year of production control or logistics experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in forklift/material-handling operation and hazardous-waste handling.
Ability to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
Basic math and analytical skills.
Ability to facilitate problem solving and resolution effectively.
Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customers in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
Ability to work across multiple departments and prioritize activities.
Ability to maintain on-call flexibility to control abnormal conditions and adapt to a changing production environment.
Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to unforeseen demands or problems.
Strong organization, time-management, planning, and multitasking skills, including managing tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain professionalism.
Ability to communicate and work well with all organizational levels and multiple departments.
Basic computer skills, including using Microsoft Excel to create and complete charts and tables.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to talk, hear, and see with visual acuity; maintain mental alertness and sustained attention; and inspect, adjust, and operate equipment.
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods, and occasionally climb, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, manipulate parts or equipment, and lift up to 30–50 pounds with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Automotive industry experience.
Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, product delivery to manufacturing, and daily job assignments during the designated shift.
Direct Team Members in the assigned manufacturing area and manage the group as an operational unit to achieve company goals and targets.
Monitor parts and materials flow, productivity, quality, kanbans, and inventory levels, and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure quality goals and standards are met, confirm team members use quality systems correctly, and use quality feedback loops and escalation procedures.
Support investigations and containment activities.
Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, production, and production-control issues; anticipate abnormalities and identify solutions.
Communicate issues concisely with the group leader (GL).
Lead continuous-improvement activity for the assigned area, including participation in KPI target setting and safety, quality, productivity, and cost-improvement projects.
Support implementation of team-member ideas, suggestions, and management-directed initiatives.
Maintain daily 5S in the work area and with assigned equipment, and ensure assigned team members do the same.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
Lead, perform, or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigations, safety audits, and related activities.
Maintain knowledge of hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security procedures.
Monitor team members’ safety and health.
Plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas; implement plans to control safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency.
Teach team leaders and team members basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).