Production Control Analyst

Company Overview

Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.

Position Summary

Manufacturing Production Planning & Control work focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including:

• Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials

• Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process

• Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities

Responsibilities

• Works on problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals

• Applies research towards the planning, design development, testing, and completion of projects

• Impact is short-term, occasionally on medium-term goals

• Continues building knowledge of organization and processes

• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

• Other duties as assigned

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience