Production Control Director jobs in Alabama

Athens, AL FULL_TIME

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Entry to 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Automotive environment preferred.
• Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
• Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Basic shop math ability required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of conceptual math (i.e., basic geometry, charts and graphs) required.
• Understanding of elementary statistical concepts (i.e., standard deviation, variance, etc.).
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes, company products, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, and machine operation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents such as automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards, design specifications, general tolerances, critical characteristics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), Prototype Parts Requests (PPR), and color instructions.
• General understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
• Good understanding of seat, welding, door, carpet, and headliner processes are a plus.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills required.
• Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Active listener with effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to maintain records and files and prepare recaps and reports.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to create excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work a fixed schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Ability to multitask, manage diversity, and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Experience with MRP and EDI systems.