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North American Lighting is Hiring a Production planner Near Salem, IL

Job Summary

Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America.

As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Production Control Planner - I to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan, organize, and execute production schedules for assigned product lines to achieve maximum customer satisfaction levels and on-time shipments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities

  • Develops and maintains master schedules and order releases required to support customer requirements for assigned product lines.
  • Reviews machine capacity, maintenance requirements, and schedules to determine if production plans for assigned product lines are achievable.
  • Monitors status of purchase parts and communicates any changes to purchasing department.
  • Works with Purchasing to secure purchase parts needed to meet production schedules.
  • Provides shipping dates for short lead orders based on material availability and production capacity.

Requirements

Your Background

High School Diploma or GED, plus 2 to 4 years of progressive manufacturing experience.

Associate's Degree in Business or a related discipline, Experience with computerized material requirements planning, and Access and Crystal Reports skills are preferred.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL :

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

Last updated : 2024-04-09

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

SALARY

$65k-84k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/10/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/10/2024

WEBSITE

nal.com

HEADQUARTERS

PARIS, IL

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

2013

TYPE

Private

CEO

TAKASHI OHTAKE

REVENUE

$1B - $3B

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

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