Production Planning & Control Assistant Manager - FIC America Corp.
Wheaton, IL 60188
About the Job
- Act as a liaison between customers and production to ensure the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments
- Planning, preparing, issuing, and controlling production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements
- Forecasting production and customer demands
- Dealing with unique circumstances and special requests
- Problem solving in regards to shipping errors, material shortage, new project launches, and cancellation of orders
- Analyzing inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage
- Oversee activities of production and operating employees under the direction of the Manager
- Develop short- to mid-term strategies to meet business objectives for Hoshin
- Execute decisions based on business conditions in congruence with corporate vision
- Gather and analyze information from work sites to identify root causes in resolving business issues
- Employ 8-Step Problem Solving to resolve problems for continual improvement
- Direct and assign work schedules, assignments, tasks, and duties
- Monitor results and processes to proactively maximize production and eliminate waste
- Prepare departmental reports and present them to Manager and/or executive management
- Complete necessary documentation, such as status changes, time-off requests, and performance evaluations
- Work with Human Resources Manager to identify and interview potential employees for job positions
- Interpret work orders, specifications, and company policies and procedures for employees
- Collaborate with other Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and team members in sharing information to address business needs
- Assist Manager in developing and implementing standard work instructions
Other Job Functions
- Comply with FIC's Safety policies and procedures
- Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
- Perform 5-S activities
- 4+ years of experience in production control or inventory control is required
- Production scheduling/planning and buying experience required
- Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience within a production planning and control department
- Prior manufacturing experience
- ERP, Word, and Excel are required
- Knowledgeable in shipping, receiving, order selection, and logistics
- Experience in production planning and raw material scheduling in a lean environment
- Experience in managing both internal and external supply chain
- Strong customer relations skill set, project management skills, and process development skills
- ISO/TS knowledge is preferred
- Must have proficient oral and written communication skills
- Must be willing to cross-train
- Perform other duties assigned
- The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned
90% Company Paid Health Benefits!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Short-term disability paid by employer
- Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance
- 401k company match
- Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid
About FIC America Corp.
Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.
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Source : FIC America Corp.