Production Control Specialist 1

LG; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site cafeteria

On-Site wellness area

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

401K plan with company match

Job summary

L-H Battery Company, Inc., a LG Energy Solution and Honda joint venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, seeks a Production Control Specialist 1 to support production planning, inventory control, and capacity management to ensure stable manufacturing and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with internal teams and outsourcing contractors, monitor key KPIs, and help optimize schedules, data coordination across MES/ERP/WMS systems, and root-cause investigations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience in production control, inventory management, or capacity planning is preferred.
• Familiarity with outsourced production and supplier coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities across internal teams and outsourcing contractors to optimize performance.
• Monitor KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Yield, Capacity Utilization, Inventory Accuracy.
• Schedule production and monitor day-to-day performance (in-house and outsourcing).
• Support capacity planning and utilization for in-house and outsourced operations.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, logistics, and outsourcing teams.

Skills

ERP systems

MS Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering (related)

Tools

Manufacturing Legacy System

MES/ERP systems

Job description

About L-H Battery Company, Inc.

L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a Joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications.

Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. we are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

Summary

The Production Control Specialist 1, is responsible for supporting production planning, inventory control, capacity management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure stable manufacturing operations and on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate production activities across internal production teams and outsourcing contractors to optimize operational performance
• Monitor and analyze key operational KPIs including On-Time Delivery, Production Target Hit Ratio, Yield, Capacity Utilization, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Coordinate production schedules and monitor day to day production performance (In house and outsourcing contractor)
• Support capacity planning and capacity utilization monitoring for in-house manufacturing operations and outsourcing contractor
• Cross functional collaboration with production, outsourcing contractor, procurement and logistics team.
• Coordinate and synchronize operational data across manufacturing and enterprise systems (MES, ERP, WMS, SCM, MRP, etc.)
• Inventory management of raw material, WIP inventories, Product Inventories (In house and outsourcing contractor)
• Coordinate shipment and logistics schedules to support on-time delivery
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to production, quality, and operational issues.
• Evaluate production feasibility and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) planning to support capacity and production readiness.
• Prepare routine production status report and communicate operational performance updates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial engineering or relevant experience
• 0-2 years of experience in production control, supply chain, or manufacturing operation
• Experience in outsourced production and supplier management is a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong computer skills required, including ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Manufacturing Legacy System
• Strong interest in automotive industry and basic understanding of manufacturing process
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally to support team needs
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals
• Ability to multitask and solve complex problems.

Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery Company!

What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:

• On-Site cafeteria
• On-Site recreational area
• On-Site wellness area
• Clean, climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, 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.