Production Control Kanban Planner

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 Kanban Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will monitor and facilitate adherence to Kanban system within the NAL production system in order to help the manufacturing floor to achieve required operational efficiencies. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities 

• Promotes and maintains the culture of Kanban within the plant. 
• Audits the Kanban system to ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing facility. 
• Determines and maintains required Kanban card levels to meet production schedules and inventory targets for current and new launch. 
• Performs audits of Kanban cards and packaging. 
• Advises manufacturing staff of non-compliance to the Kanban policy, and escalates issues to PC Supervisor, when necessary. 
• Tracks, monitors parts on the interplant order sheets to insure all shipments are met. Including tracking of inventory accuracy in the AS400. 

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Requirements

Your Background 

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

Associate's Degree in Business or a related discipline 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.