Production Scheduling & Materials Control Specialist

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Production Control Specialist to plan and track work orders, ensuring material readiness and expediting production to meet schedules. The role requires close coordination with the department manager to optimize plant performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least 3 years of production control or customer service experience, with ERP exposure (Plex preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related area or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years minimum Production Control/ Customer Service experience with a demonstrated track-record of success. Automotive industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP software, Plex preferred.
• Proficient personal computer and system software skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changes in priorities and direction

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Coordinates plant activities with the department manager to achieve manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assists in minimizing interruptions to production schedules through effective parts and materials procurement practices.
• Manages plant work schedules to recover from unplanned production downtime.
• Uses Plex to maximize resource planning.
• Maintains communication with customers, business development, and other teams to ensure on-time delivery of products and team support.
• Analyzes sales orders releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Provides timely and accurate status of incoming customer orders and product requests.
• Recognizes and solves problems or offers solutions to cover issues.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related area or equivalent work experience

Tools

ERP software (Plex preferred)

Job description

YKTA in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Production Control Specialist to plan and track work orders, ensuring material readiness and expediting production to meet schedules. The role requires close coordination with the department manager to optimize plant performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least 3 years of production control or customer service experience, with ERP exposure (Plex preferred).