Materials Planning Supervisor - Piedmont - Isuzu North America

Description

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Isuzu North America is seeking a driven and experienced Materials Planning Supervisor / Production Control Supervisor to help launch operation initiatives at our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina.

As a global leader in medium-duty commercial trucks, Isuzu champions sustainability, innovation, and reliability across our internal combustion, electric, and alternative-fuel-powered vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact as we shape new processes and advance our mission of responsible mobility.

About the Facility:

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million to establish a new production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. This 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant—set on over 200 acres—will feature a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. Production will include the N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks. Operations are expected to launch in 2027, with expansion slated for 2028. Strategically located near I-85, I-26, and the Port of Charleston, the site supports streamlined logistics and consolidated operations under one roof. This initiative is projected to create over 700 new jobs in the area.

Job Summary:

The Materials Planning Supervisor / Production Control Supervisor supports the daily execution of production schedules, and material coordination to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery. This role provides direct supervision and guidance to production control staff, ensuring that material availability, schedule adherence, and accuracy targets are achieved. The supervisor partners with production, logistics, and supply chain teams to resolve material issues, monitor inventory performance, and implement continuous improvement in scheduling and material control processes. This role ensures that ERP system data is effectively utilized to manage cost accuracy - including material, labor, and salary-related data to support operational and financial alignment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises daily production control activities to ensure accurate and timely material flow to production lines.
• Executes and maintains production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitors work progress, identifies risks to schedule adherence, and support corrective actions to prevent production delays.
• Coordinates with supply chain, logistics, and production teams to address material shortages, inventory discrepancies, or quality issues.
• Utilizes ERP systems (SAP / MES preferred) to analyze production data, ensure cost accuracy, and align salary or labor costs with production schedules and departmental budgets.
• Updates BOM's to ensure alignment with the engineering department
• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule accuracy, kitting completion, and material availability.
• Supports process improvements related to scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material handling.
• Provides regular updates and reports to the Production Control Manager regarding performance and operational challenges.
• Trains, coaches, and develops team members to ensure capability growth and alignment with company objectives.
• Create and maintain SOP's for all processes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience in supply chain, operations, or a related field. A high school diploma or GED combined with relevant automotive manufacturing or production control experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Preferably 3 to 5 years related work experience in production control, scheduling, or material management (Automotive)
• Preferably 3 to 5 years supervisory/managerial experience

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of production control methods, material flow, and scheduling systems
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to respond effectively to production issues and schedule disruptions
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen)
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Management Accountabilities:

• Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levels.
• Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational units.
• Recommend modifications to operating policies.
• Responsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activity.
• Accomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced exempt levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.
• May perform, especially in staff or professional groups, ongoing tasks of organizational units.
• Frequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations.