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Production Control Specialist (DMNC MI, 1st Shift)

Denso

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Battle Creek, MI
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

 

Production Control Specialist

DMNC Production Control - MI, Dept. 3140

Core Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

** A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Understands ordering requirements based on customer EDI through ERP technology.
  • Places and tracks orders through EDI, while supporting a strong and leveled production plan.
  • Leads meetings to track any issues with suppliers and customers.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy both physically and in CIGMA.
  • Participates in Phase Out program, concentrating on communications with production personnel and parts suppliers to achieve zero dead stock at EOP.
  • Identifies inventory accuracy problems through various reports, cycle counts, and logical analytics,
  • Maintains inventory control procedures and work instructions.
  • Assist to create new packaging and shipping specification manuals and maintains packaging manuals. 
  • Works with customers, and all internal/external stakeholders to satisfy customer requirements. 
  • Works with production and purchasing to improve existing packaging (productivity and/or cost down opportunities).
  • Develops part-specific packaging specifications.
  • Investigates inventory accuracy problem areas by cycle counting and adjusting as needed.
  • Coordinates corrective action process with all stakeholders based on the results of inventory investigations.
  • Reports various performance measures of inventory record accuracy for management review.
  • Takes lead and tracks progress on NPI, ECI, PCN and phase out activities.
  • Assists training in planning department.
  • Ensures compliance with all TS-16949 and ISO-14001 requirements.
  • Improve production control processes through kaizen activities and other PDCA methods.
  • Understands and follows all 5s requirements.
  • May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

     

Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process. 
  • Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
  • Records all non-conformances and leads corrective action activities to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. 
  • Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining TS-16949 and ISO-14001.

     

Knowledge, Skills and Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
  • 0-3 years of direct experience. A combination of degree and experience can be considered. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven analytical skills.
  • Experience with ERP and/or MRP II software systems. 
  • Deep understanding of Microsoft apps such as but not limited to Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, ETC.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Supply chain experience related to TPS.

     

Working Conditions:

Works in both office and manufacturing plant environments.  May move, lift, or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.