Production Planning Specialist, I - HL-GA Battery Company LLC : Job Details

Summary: This position will provide support to the Production Manager by coordinating inventory assignments and projects related to production, finished goods inventory and help provide a smooth flow of materials throughout the process. This position will lead monthly inventory counts, assist in implementing a cycle counting process, production material flow improvements and with translating the customer demands into a production schedule. Responsibilities:

• Perform physical inventory counts, track and report inventory accuracy, reconcile inventory issues daily and perform monthly inventory closing
• Perform inventory monitoring to ensure product quality
• Manage a detailed production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels
• Assist in adjusting schedules as needed to respond to changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, or production issues.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure that schedules are feasible and align with production capacity.
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
• Monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions and fulfilling work orders to assure that they are accurate and timely
• Track yield production throughout week, month, and year
• Communicate issues with other Inventory Teams at LG & Hyundai (local and worldwide locations)
• Participate in team meetings (daily and weekly) to discuss production and inventory status
• Assist with providing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and other issues that may impact production
• Preparing investment verification committee and investment reports regularly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 0-3+ years of related experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Lean/six sigma experience preferred
• SAP (ERP) system experience preferred

Skills:

• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
• Microsoft programs (Power point, excel) document skill

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.