Production Control Specialist, Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations

Are you inspired by cutting-edge robotics and automation technology? Do you thrive on solving complex supply chain and production challenges through collaborative teamwork? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations (RMTO) team at Amazon Robotics.

• volume manufacturing operations and emerging products.

• from supplier receipt to line-side delivery
• to ensure on-time production and operational efficiency.

This position requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a keen understanding of material planning and control systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, procurement, and quality, to proactively identify and resolve issues, communicate status updates, and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Engineers all end-to-end Material Flows from supplier receipt to lineside delivery in order to efficiently meet production requirements
• Developing a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to document part numbers, quantities, suppliers, storage locations, part attributes, and replenishment plan
• Establish visual management systems and standard operating procedures to align production floor processes with the PFEP
• Update production spreadsheets to clearly communicate the status of each job/work order and its can-build/ factory clear-to-build status
• Communicate internally any known or potential issues that could affect production or shipments, liaise with cross-functional teams to assess progress and discuss needed plan of action and meet schedule commitments.
• Coordinate the schedule, plan, and initial staging of material/kits to all vital areas of production and test.
• Develop and standardize area supermarket replenishment plans to prevent overstocking and shortages
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Planning to ensure work completes on time to schedule.
• Creating standard operating procedures on defined work paths.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving team to ensure materials is ready for schedule production
• Acts as primary contact for matters regarding schedule execution status and can build status based on available inventory- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
• 3+ years of with Excel experience
• 3+ years of domain experience in the areas of manufacturing, supply chain operations, or materials management
• * Ability to work independently and efficiently on various assignments at once
• * Proficient in lean manufacturing principles (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen)
• * Knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• * Strong communication skills both within the team and with external stakeholders
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as high attention-to-detail
• * Data extraction and visualization skills (SQL, PowerBI, Tableau)
• * Ability to manage multiple programs in parallel
• * Project management expertise, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams- Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

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