Engineering Specialist, Facilities Operations

General Summary: Responsible for assisting with all functions of the Production Control department. Oversee new program launch activities and assist with scheduling, forecasting, kanban system, and planning. Complete Production Control monthly reporting. Coordinate shipping and receiving activities as needed. Complete requisitions for appropriate approvals and account numbers. Work closely with Production Control department to ensure proper supplies arrive. Preparation for new model production. (MRP system master set up, packaging style study, etc). Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Education: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required; Experience: • Greater than 4 years of Production Control experience in a manufacturing facility required. Automotive environment preferred. • Production Control program launch experience for new programs. • Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred. 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. • Strong organization and planning skills. • Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports. • Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. • Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. • Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift 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 PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.). Work Environment/Conditions: Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level. Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc. may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time V. Toyota Boshoku America is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PandoLogic. Production Control Expert