Production Control Specialist

Posting Title: Production Control Specialist
Department: Production Control
Location: Woodstock, ON
Reports To: Assistant Manager, Production Control

OBJECTIVES

The Production Control Specialist will support the objectives of the Production Control team, in particular

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all local parts are available for production on a daily/weekly basis
• Evaluate weekly firm orders for accuracy – stock levels, safety stock, ECI
• Send orders to suppliers using the Production Sequence Master Schedule to meet weekly production demands
• Follow-up with all outstanding purchase orders and ensure production demand is covered
• Resolve local parts shortage issues with the most cost-effective means available
• Visit existing and potential suppliers to maintain/establish relationships, as well as to obtain more information regarding their operations
• Conduct cycle counts; root cause variances and update the system
• Enter non-stock orders as required
• Order all fluids and greases for production and schedule return of all empty drums to the supplier
• Liason with Quality Control Department for all supplier defect material
  • Analyze QPR’s issued by QC
  • Arrange shipment of defective and non-defective parts
  • Prepare bill of lading when shipping within Canada
  • Prepare invoices when shipping to the U.S.
• Maintain system accuracy through entire ECI process
  • Ensure old parts are ended and new parts are in the system (BOM updates)
  • Ensure supplier readiness
  • Ensure weekly communication with Project Planning for ECI details
  • Work to achieve minimal build out obsolescence yearly
• Process Parts Change Requests (PCR’s)
  • Order parts for all modification requests and ensure parts are received in a timely manner
• Support new build trials
  • Obtain new BOMS and work with buyers to ensure all parts are setup to correct vendor and price – QPC – leadtime
  • Order parts for the trials

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ experience in material planning and supply chain management in the manufacturing industry
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies
• Good understanding of supply chain metrics
• Able to follow processes, make decisions, prioritize, manage time effectively, learn quickly and have a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, but also works effectively independently
• Able to multi-task on a daily basis and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a flexible manner and adapt to changes quickly
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Able to negotiate

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
• Japanese conversations skills is an asset

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work schedule is subject to change by Hino Motors Canada Ltd as to meet its production needs. The current work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. As a Specialist, you may be requested/required to work more than their regularly scheduled workday hours and shifts from time to time as per Employment Standards Act, 2000 Section 17- “Hours of Work Agreement”.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will work in a manufacturing environment, both office and factory settings. The Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles within a close proximity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:

• Continuously sit, walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Use of a computer for extended periods of time on a daily basis
• Occasionally lift, push, pull with moderate force