AMADA AMERICA, INC.

Production Control Assistant

AMADA AMERICA, INC.  •  High Point, NC (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description



Manage production schedule for the entire plant, based on standard times provided by each department. Track incoming shipments from Japan (via Ocean or Air) and ensure parts arrive in time for use. Assign necessary paperwork to jobs for tracking purposes (travelers, parts pick lists, assembly checkbooks, etc.) Notify the Traffic Department when a machine has been completed to assist in scheduling a pickup.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Support Production in all operational aspects of assigned machine models.
  • Provide documentation for plant to track things such as lot, serial number, and specification materials.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of the Materials Requirement Plan.
  • Document and communicate purchase orders or purchase order changes to Japanese suppliers.
  • Be aware and communicate significant supplier situations that may impact objectives and supply.
  • Participate in company initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvements.
  • Assist in inventory counts to ensure system data matches what is out on the floor.
  • Communicate quality issues to suppliers and coordinate resolutions of the issues with suppliers.
  • Enter data into the system with 100% accuracy and zero errors when updating the production schedule.
  • Working in the office, 5 days a week, no option for remote work.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Prepare special reports as needed.
  • Maintain files and records.
  • Walk the manufacturing floor on occasion.
  • Ability to work with different members of the supervisory/ managerial staff.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

  • Production Control Manager
  • Executive General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:

  • None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • First floor
  • Cubicle office setting
  • Climate controlled
  • Well lit
  • Onsite gym
 
KNOWLEDGE

  • Minimum 2 years production control/scheduling experience.
 
  • SKILLS

  • Computer knowledge (MS Excel proficiency. MS Word.)
  • Good communication skills (verbal & written), and detailed-oriented.
  • Knowledge of MRP, Kanban. ISO 9001 and Infor experience is a PLUS.
  • Bilingual in Japanese is a PLUS.
MENTAL:

  • Ability to work harmoniously with others.
  • Ability to accept and follow instructions.
  • Ability to work unsupervised at times.
  • Ability to work with different personality types
TRAVEL:

  • None
WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Lifting up to 10 pounds unassisted everyday.
AMADA AMERICA, INC.

About AMADA AMERICA, INC.

Since its inception, AMADA AMERICA, INC. has provided American industry with a steady stream of innovative, productivity enhancing sheet metal machines. We have accomplished this by carefully listening to you, our customers, and then engineering and building machine tools that solve your fabrication needs. Markets served include: Aerospace, Air Conditioning, Appliance, Computers, Electronics, Farm Equipment, Gaming Industry, Medical Equipment, Metal Office Equipment, Restaurant Equipment, Telecommunications, and Transportation.

AMADA AMERICA, INC. was established in Seattle, Washington in 1971 and has been located in California since 1973. Its company headquarters are located in Buena Park, California. AMADA AMERICA, AMADA CANADA, and AMADA DE MÉXICO combine to deliver industry-leading sales, service and support for manufacturers in North, Central, and South America.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Buena Park, California
Year Founded
1971
Website
amada.com
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