Production Control Specialist

AW Technical Center USA; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes lean improvements, EDI order handling, and effective communication with customers. A related bachelor's degree with automotive industry exposure is preferred, along with 1+ year in production planning or procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3+ years in Production Planning/Management, Sales or Procurement preferred.
• Minimum 1 year automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Strong Excel skills with data handling, reporting and dashboards.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and problem-solving mindset.
• Familiar with ISO/IATF standards, Control Plan and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production planning and final product inventory activities.
• Plan and manage parts and materials procurement and inventory.
• Schedule and track customer orders and shipments via EDI systems.
• Promote and participate in new project preparation activities.
• Maintain clear communication with customers about schedules, orders, shipments, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor shipments and align with internal teams to address delays or issues.
• Develop lean strategies to maximize value and minimize waste.
• Present strategies to leaders and stakeholders inside and outside the company.
• Maintain project management plans and report progress regularly.
• Support HR with gap analyses to inform development plans.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Automotive standards (ISO/IATF)

Waste reduction

Customs clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Minimum 1 year automotive manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Production Control Specialist

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Production Control

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

The Production Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and supporting production planning, inventory management, and material procurement activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely fulfillment of customer requirements. This position works closely with internal departments, suppliers, and external customers to align production schedules, monitor material availability, manage inventory levels, and address potential disruptions to production and delivery commitments. The Production Control Specialist also supports new project preparation, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and utilizes lean manufacturing principles to optimize resources, improve operational efficiency, and support company objectives.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Execution of the production planning and final product inventory activities.
• Execution of Parts and Materials arrangement planning and parts inventory plans.
• Execution of Procurement-Campus Delivery logistic planning.
• Promoting new project preparation activities.
• Maintain effective communication with customers regarding production schedules, order requirements, shipment status, and delivery expectations.
• Receive, review, and process customer orders and scheduling information transmitted through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems to support production planning and scheduling activities.
• Monitor and track customer shipments to ensure alignment with delivery schedules, identify potential delays, and coordinate with internal departments to address shipment-related concerns.
• Able to create strategies that effectively utilizes lean business resources and achieve company objectives.
• Able to communicate and present these strategies to leaders inside and outside the company.
• Able to develop and maintain good project management plans.
• Able to report progress in a timely manner and determine next step action plans.
• Ability to develop individual gap analysis to help HR create development plans.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with data, reports, and spreadsheets are essential.
• Demonstrated project management, coordination, or project-oriented experience.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to independently manage priorities and complete assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiar with Automotive standards/tools (ISO/IATF, Control Plan and APQP).
• Familiar with problem solving, waste/loss prevention methods and setup time improvement (e.g. SMED).
• Familiar with customs clearance.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Manufacturing, production planning, BOM management, parts ordering, or supply chain experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kaizen, or continuous improvement is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred or minimum 3 years of experience in Production Planning/Management, Sales or Procurement.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.