Production Control Senior Specialist

Job Purpose

The NAPC Production Planner B is responsible for scheduling and planning production related to FRM, PT, Service or In‑house lines in order to meet the overall company Seihan Strategy. The Production Planner B will evaluate the overall plan and assess and create optimal production plans that support both I/H departments and supply chain departments. Production Planner B is responsible to set model rotations and assign new models accordingly.

Production Planner B will engage with internal departments and external customers to confirm line setting meets the needs of the customer. Production Planner B will be responsible to train new Production Planner A members and support key questions from Production Planner A to provide direction. Production Planner B will backup Group Leads as needed. Planner B will be responsible to manage and lead key projects and themes within the unit and evaluate Planner A input into project support and themes.

• Evaluate, create, manage and train associates on daily, weekly and monthly schedules in appropriate software
• Create midterm and Ki schedules through evaluation of optimal planning
• Train and guide Production Planner A associates
• Lead key unit projects and themes and evaluate Planner A inputs into the projects
• Communicate production volumes and model mix strategies to internal and external parties
• Negotiate optimal schedules with the In‑house department to meet service sales needs
• Manage new model trial event management as assigned
• Manage invoicing and inventory balances
• Schedule and coordinate production weekend activity for the plant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• 2+ years of work experience based on education

• Organized
• Microsoft Proficient
• Detail oriented
• Problem solving

• No. of Direct Reports: 0
• No. of Indirect Reports: 0
• Financial Dimensions:
  None

• Determine optimal production plan for lines managed considering in‑house and outsource constraints
• Determine proper inventory levels for service and in‑house for judgement on production planning
• Judge if a line needs to run overtime to meet demand needs
• Ensure customers such as sales, in‑house, ENG or FRM plants understand direction of lines managed
• Provide accurate direction to Production Planner A associates to ensure goals are met on key themes and projects within the unit
• When acting as GL backup make appropriate decisions to internal and external stakeholders

• Open office environment
• Some travel may be required
• 3 to 5 hours of overtime weekly

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but are not limited to, geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdowns
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.