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September 11, 2024

TOYOTA BOSHOKU AKI USA LLC

Athens

FULL TIME


Production Control Specialist - Packaging & Logistics

Overview:
Responsible for assisting with all functions of the Production Control department, specifically Packaging & Logistics. Ensure customer requirements and manufacturing needs are met through Toyota Production System philosophy.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for on-time customer shipments and all customer concerns.
  • Negotiate customer orders based on component availability, machine capacity, and purchasing agreements.
  • Work from customer forecast to establish a master schedule and to set and change production schedules accordingly.
  • Coordinate/monitor production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
  • Monitor all short shipments.
  • Work with management and engineering to understand and advise on short term / long term capacities to minimize past due orders and unneeded capital investments.
  • Follow the flow of material from planned/production orders through sales order shipment to customers.
  • Use the kanban system to maintain lean inventory levels and JIT.
  • Perform cycle counts or visual management of finished goods inventory.
  • Create, enter, and maintain part information for new/current customers.
  • Enter and maintain customer releases.
  • Calculate and enter any special or unusual production requirements to support the sales forecast.
  • Maintain all shipping documentation per TS16949.
  • Learn, implement, & teach TPS manufacturing techniques to all PC members.
  • Collects and summarizes data for reporting to management.
Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
  • Entry to 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
  • Automotive environment preferred.
  • Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
  • Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred.

Personal/Technical Skills:
  • Basic shop math ability required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  • Understanding of conceptual math (i.e., basic geometry, charts and graphs) required.
  • Understanding of elementary statistical concepts (i.e., standard deviation, variance, etc.).
  • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes, company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, and machine operation.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents such as automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards, design specifications, general tolerances, critical characteristics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), Prototype Parts Requests (PPR), and color instructions.
  • General understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
  • Good understanding of seat, welding, door, carpet, and headliner processes are a plus.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong organization and planning skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills required.
  • Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
  • Active listener with effective communication skills.
  • Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
  • Ability to maintain records and files and prepare recaps and reports.
  • Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
  • Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to create excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to work a fixed schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
  • Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.

Language Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:
  • Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
  • Experience with MRP and EDI systems.

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