Production Specialist- Bensenville, IL

Job Description / Qualifications

Japanese company seeks a candidate for Production Specialist.

• You are responsible for coordinating production capacity and material planning to maintain a steady workflow.
• This involves ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time to maximize the use of assembly resources.
• You implement methods and best practices related to systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, material control, and scheduling.
• These practices contribute directly to efficient operations and cost-effectiveness.
• You drive the organization to achieve key metrics such as inventory turns, days on hand, on-time delivery, and schedule adherence.
• You actively contribute to achieving departmental KPIs both individually and as part of a team to ensure everyone works toward common objectives.
• You collaborate with the purchasing department to support supplier strategies.
• Ensuring the correct delivery, quality, and supply flow of components and materials from vendors is crucial for smooth manufacturing operations.
• You manage material demand and flow through a series of production mechanisms.
• This provides the flexibility to handle fluctuations in forecasts while ensuring timely availability of components.
• By gathering, analyzing, and validating data, you help forecast product needs to optimize inventory and production planning.
• You proactively identify bottlenecks in the production process and adjust material plans to eliminate delays.
• This ensures a smooth production flow and the achievement of delivery deadlines.
• You develop and maintain strong partnerships within the organization to achieve high-quality results.
• Implementing and aligning company policies with health and safety regulations is essential for employee well-being.

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Clear Communication
• Forecasting
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Quality evaluation
• Japanese and English language proficiency

Report to:

Procurement Manager

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Operating hours： Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office location