Production Control Specialist

Toyota Industries Group TACG-TICA-TIES; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long-Term)

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America (TIESNA-GA) in Georgia is seeking a Production Control Specialist to coordinate materials, schedules, and logistics for our new DC-AC inverter production line.

You will develop mid-term and weekly production plans, manage data in Infor and other planning systems, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to maintain on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in production control, supply chain, materials planning, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, MRP systems, and AS400.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mid-term and weekly production schedules.
• Plan, order, and coordinate parts and shipments.
• Manage production data using Infor and other planning systems.
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Forecast customer demand and production requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to support production.
• Manage EDI transactions and customer logistics requirements.
• Communicate directly with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Monitor delivery performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Identify production risks and proactively recommend solutions.
• Support a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate records and provide exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate across departments in a multicultural, team-oriented workplace.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

Tools

Excel

MRP systems

AS400

Job description

Join the Future of Electric Vehicle Manufacturing!

Toyota Industries Electric Systems North America (TIESNA-GA) is building the future of mobility- and we're looking for talented professionals to help us get there.

As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), a global leader in automotive components, material handling equipment, and logistics solutions, TIESNA-GA is launching a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia. Our new plant will assemble DC-AC Inverters and future DC-DC Converters that power today's electric and hybrid vehicles across North America.

If you're passionate about supply chain operations, production planning, and solving complex challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

As a Production Control Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring production runs efficiently by coordinating materials, schedules, logistics, and customer requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain mid-term and weekly production schedules
• Plan, order, and coordinate parts and shipments
• Manage production data using Infor and other planning systems
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory
• Forecast customer demand and production requirements
• Coordinate purchasing activities to support production
• Manage EDI transactions and customer logistics requirements
• Communicate directly with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments
• Monitor delivery performance and implement continuous improvements
• Identify production risks and proactively recommend solutions
• Support a Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing environment
• Maintain accurate records and provide exceptional customer service
• Collaborate across departments in a multicultural, team-oriented workplace

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in production control, supply chain, materials planning, logistics, or manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, MRP systems, and AS400
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global manufacturing organization
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture
• Japanese language skills are a plus

Why Join TIESNA?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company during its startup phase and help build operations from the ground up. You'll work alongside a collaborative team while contributing to the production of innovative components that support the future of electric and hybrid vehicles.

We Offer

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Career growth opportunities within the Toyota Industries Group