Production Control Planner - Sr

Job Summary

Who We Are 

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.  

  

Our Opportunity 

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Senior Production Control Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan, organize, and execute production schedules for assigned product lines to achieve maximum customer satisfaction levels and “on-time” shipments. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities 

• Ensures consistent application of good fundamental production control concepts and practices to support the facility’s total manufacturing process.
• Develops and maintains master schedules and order releases for assigned product lines in order to support customer requirements (including the response to changes in customer requirements).
• Monitors status of purchase parts and communicates any changes to purchasing department.
• Provides shipping dates for short lead orders based on material availability and production capacity.
• Coordinates and participates in cycle counts and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy, monitors accuracy of inventory records, and initiates required corrective actions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental projects and activities, including physical inventory activities, Kanban/JIT training, and Kaizen team activities.

Requirements

Your Background 

High School Diploma or GED, plus 5 years of experience in a Production Control/Planning role with increased roles and responsibilities.

APICS certification, Experience in a JIT and Kanban manufacturing environment, and Access and Crystal Reports skills are preferred.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits 

World class health insurance plans 

Award winning 401k plan 

Relocation assistance 

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc) 

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.) 

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement 
 

Diversity at NAL: 

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities. 

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com. 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requisition ID: 16069

Location: Mattoon