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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to continuously learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Production Control, Production Scheduling, or related functions.
• Working knowledge of production leveling (Heijunka), Just-In-Time production flow, and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily production schedules that support customer demand and follow production leveling (Heijunka) principles.
• Monitor schedule execution and adjust schedules in response to changing priorities, material availability, or manufacturing constraints.
• Maintain appropriate factory work-in-process (WIP) levels to support stable production flow.
• Process production schedule changes, maintain system accuracy, and communicate updates to affected departments.
• Monitor production performance and identify schedule deviations or abnormalities requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate offline unit recovery activities to minimize aging inventory and protect customer delivery performance.
• Support KD shipping schedules, service parts production, and aftermarket modification scheduling.
• Investigate production scheduling issues using structured problem-solving techniques, including 5-Why analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve schedule stability, production flow, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve scheduling processes using Toyota Production System principles.
• Escalate significant production issues and support recovery plans to minimize operational disruption.

Benefits

• Performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
• Affordable medical plans.
• No-cost dental and vision options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Recognition and Kaizen reward programs.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Onsite fitness center and occupational health clinic.
• Relocation assistance based on current location.