What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Production Planning-Material Planning position at MOBIS?
The PE Production Control Specialist plays a vital role in establishing MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain LLC. This position is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing process is efficient, cost-effective, and delivers high-quality products on time, while also coordinating with other departments and managing resources.
MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of Battery System Assembly (BSA) and Power Electric (PE) systems, which are key parts to produce electric vehicles based on state-of-the-art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly.
Planning and Performance Analysis
- Act as the initial point of contact for the customer production plan and monitor customer production plan changes and irregular orders.
- Inform related departments about changes to the production plan (Schedule, UPH, Shift plan, Volume, Working hours, CKD/Pilot car order).
- Adjust production plans with the customer as needed (in case of logistics, production, or quality trouble).
Maintain the Work Order Process and production information in MES (Line assembly code, Broadcast data, Fool-proof barcode key data, Working time pattern). Collect and maintain production index in MES, ERP, or manually (Actual vs. planned, Working time, Hour Per Unit, Downtime, OEM Line stop, Production CUM, Inefficient expense, Scrap cost, Line assignment efficiency, Overtime).
Prepare monthly/weekly production reports (Production index analysis and improvement). Ensure the accuracy of production index system data (System vs. Make an irregular plant comprehensive report.) Maintain plant information and index.
Support/perform special projects as necessary.
SAP Material Master Management
- Create part numbers and maintain info (MRP view, Work center, Routing, Production version, Standard cost, Module no).
- Monitor incoming EDI for brand-new parts daily.
- Maintain SAP PP Module process and implementation (LTP, MRP, PIR, Backlog, Production result adjustment complete/component).
Maintain production BOM in SAP/MES (Part number, Material information, Effective Point Information). Material consumption tracking for material closing and inventory accuracy (weekly, Monthly). Able to track material history for obsolescence or gain/loss items.
Follow up with IT team for SAP system improvement in user's aspect. Coordinate EO (Engineering Change Order) implementation with all plant departments. Maintain EO systems (G-EPI, SAP).
Team Leadership and Education
- No supervisory responsibilities at this time; potentially responsible for supervising and managing a team of employees in the future.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required.
- ~2 years with either Production Planning, BOM/EO management, or office work experience in automotive manufacturing.
- ~Working experience with Hyundai/Kia/Mobis.
- ~Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- ~Experienced in automotive assembly/manufacturing.
Detailed knowledge of Just in Sequence processes and systems in the Automotive industry. SAP (PP/MM/SD module) and MES experience. Analytic skills in engineering drawing. Korean language skills to communicate with Korean Headquarter. Experienced in Plant set up. Comprehensive problem-solving skills across the plant. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
