Production Control Coordinator

at Mitsubishi Chemical Group in Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Production Control Coordinator (1660)

+ Title:Production Control Coordinator

+ Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

+ Location:Libertyville, IL

+ Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

+ Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Responsible for scheduling and monitoring production from receipt of order to shipment of goods by performing the following duties. Ensure a safe workplace efficient production process, minimization of downtime, as well as a clean and orderly production area.

Principal Accountabilities

- Work within the ERP system.

- Create job travelers for Production personnel.

- Ensure all supplies including material, hardware, tooling, and gages, is properly procured for manufacturing job.

- Ensure engineering receives drawings for programming purposes.

- Maintain and control external customer manufacturing drawings.

- Display ownership of jobs from receipt of order to shipment of goods.

- Coordinate and expedite manufacturing orders throughout the facility.

- Communicate status of orders to the sales department.

- Assist with scheduling and planning.

- Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely order entry and delivery from suppliers.

- Communicate with all manufacturing departments to ensure timely and accurate order completion.

- Close out orders upon completion.

- Review all jobs for quoting accuracy and profitability at the time of job closing.

- Maintain WIP area.

- Work with Production Manager and Planner to determine proper work centers for manufacturing and scheduling.

- Support cross functional teams to resolve issues meet delivery dates.

- Communicate with Site Manager, Production Manager, and Sales to determine priorities.

- Complete special projects and tasks as assigned by manager.

- Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

- Complete any other duties as directed by manager.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

- Organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and priorities at

once.

- Experience reading engineering blueprints.

- Associate degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience.

- Related business experience in the semiconductor, military, aerospace, medical, and

industrial markets.

- Experience in CNC machining of plastic and metal parts a plus.

- 2 years’ experience working in ERP system.

- 2 years’ experience using windows applications.

- Minimum 2 years working in a manufacturing environment.

- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

- Must want to be part of team and willing to work with coworkers to resolve issues.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

+ The salary range for this position is $61,390 – $68,185. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

+ Competitive Benefits

+ Benefits begin on DAY 1!

+ Employee Assistance Programs

+ Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.