Production Control Senior Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda is seeking a NAPC Production Planner B to schedule and plan production across FRM, PT, Service or In-house lines. The role involves evaluating plans, setting model rotations, and coordinating with internal departments and external customers to ensure line settings meet demand.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2–6 years of related experience, with strong organizational, numerical, and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Some travel and OT may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-6 years of work experience, depending on education.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with strong problem solving and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, Create, manage and train certain associates on daily / weekly / monthly schedules in appropriate software
• Create Midterm and Ki schedules thru evaluation of optimal planning
• Responsible to training and guiding Production Planner A associates
• Responsible to manage and lead key unit projects and themes as well as evaluate Planner A inputs into the projects
• Communicate production volumes and model mix strategies to internal / external parties
• Negotiate optimal schedules with In-house department to meet service sales needs
• Provide new model trial event management as assigned
• Manage invoicing and inventory balances
• Schedule and coordinate production weekend activity for the plant

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

2-6 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

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 Depts 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 unit and evaluate Planner A input into project support and themes.

Key Accountabilities

• Evaluate, Create, manage and train certain associates on daily / weekly / monthly schedules in appropriate software
• Create Midterm and Ki schedules thru evaluation of optimal planning
• Responsible to training and guiding Production Planner A associates
• Responsible to manage and lead key unit projects and themes as well as evaluate Planner A inputs into the projects
• Communicate production volumes and model mix strategies to internal / external parties
• Negotiate optimal schedules with In-house department to mees service sales needs
• Provide new model trial event management as assigned
• Manage invoicing and inventory balances
• Schedule and coordinate production weekend activity for the plant

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

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

Minimum Experience

• 2-6yrs work experience based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Organized
• Microsoft Proficient
• Detail-oriented
• Problem solving

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: 0

Decisions Expected

• For lines managed, determine optimal production plan considering In/House and Out-source 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 or in/house, ENG or FRM plants understand direction of lines managed
• Providing accurate direction to Production Planner A associates to ensure goals are met on the key themes and projects within the unit
• When acting as GL backup make appropriate decisions to internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• Some travel may be required
• 3 ~ 5 hours of OT weekly

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but 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, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

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

Additional Offerings

• 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.