Production Control Specialist

Job Title:

Production Control Specialist

Company: AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC.

Department:
Production Control

Location:

11200 Redco Dr, Marion, IL 62959

This position will be responsible for Purchasing of electronic parts and Inventory control activities within the Production Control Department.

• Develop and maintain relationships with electronics suppliers and develop controls for supplier activities.
• Support Purchasing with distribute part design drawings received from Aisin Seiki in Japan to suppliers as part specifications.
• Request quotations from electronic suppliers.
• Responsible for electronic parts procurement process with national and international electronic parts suppliers.
• Responsible for development and follow-up of component procurement forecast (new launch and/or mass production)
• Issue purchase orders for mass production and trial run parts.
• Responsible for adjusting existing purchase orders based on demand forecast.
• Responsible for Inventory Control including verification of inventory amounts for mass production and trial parts.
• Responsible for creating mass production/new launch production schedules
• Responsible for creating ramp-up/ramp-down schedules
• Responsible for issuing trial production schedule to manufacturing for new trail part runs.
• Responsible for implementation of ramp-up plans for all new parts at start of mass production.
• Responsible for issuing any engineering change instruction (ECI) and / or design drawing from Aisin Seiki in Japan to AEIL engineers.
• Responsible for confirming trial shipment accuracy
• Responsible for document control for LOI's, ECI's, 13 week forecasts, and parts quotations within the Production Control Department.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Will perform all other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by Management.
• Establish monthly, daily, and hourly production schedule.

• Two years of prior applicable experience in Production Control

• Electronics experience desired.
• Automotive experience desired.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier relationships, including requesting quotations and following up on orders and deliveries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies, anticipate material needs, and respond to changes in production demand.
• Ability to interpret and manage production forecasts, purchase orders, engineering changes, part specifications, and production schedules.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal departments, suppliers, and international business partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data, documentation, inventory, and purchasing activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field preferred