Production Control Senior Specialist

Job Purpose The NAPC Production Planner B is responsible for scheduling and planning production related to FRM, PT, Service or In‑house lines in order to meet the overall company Seihan Strategy. The Production Planner B will evaluate the overall plan and assess and create optimal production plans that support both I/H departments and supply chain departments. The Planner B will set model rotations and assign new models accordingly. The Planner B will engage with internal departments and external customers to confirm line setting meets the needs of the customer. The Planner B will be responsible to train new Production Planner A members and support key questions from Production Planner A to provide direction. The Planner B will backup Group Leads as needed and manage and lead key projects and themes within the unit and evaluate Planner A input into project support and themes. Key Accountabilities Evaluate, create, manage and train certain associates on daily/weekly/monthly schedules in appropriate software Create midterm and Ki schedules through evaluation of optimal planning Responsible for training and guiding Production Planner A associates Manage and lead key unit projects and themes as well as evaluate Planner A inputs into the projects Communicate production volumes and model mix strategies to internal/external parties Negotiate optimal schedules with In‑house department to meet service sales needs Provide new model trial event management as assigned Manage invoicing and inventory balances Schedule and coordinate production weekend activity for the plant Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent relevant experience Minimum Experience : 2+ years of work experience based on education Other Job‑Specific Skills : Organized Microsoft Proficient Detail oriented Problem solving Job Dimensions No. of Direct Reports: 0 No. of Indirect Reports: 0 Financial Dimensions: None Decisions Expected For lines managed, determine optimal production plan considering In/House and Out‑source constraints Determine proper inventory levels for service and in‑house for judgement on production planning Judge if a line needs to run overtime to meet demand needs. Ensure customers such as sales or in/house, ENG or FRM plants understand direction of lines managed Providing accurate direction to Production Planner A associates to ensure goals are met on the key themes and projects within the unit When acting as GL backup make appropriate decisions to internal and external stakeholders Working Conditions Open office environment Some travel may be required 3–5 hours of OT weekly Total Rewards Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr