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Production Control Specialist, Amazon Robotics
Production Control Specialist, Amazon Robotics-April 2024
Westborough
Apr 2, 2025
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About Production Control Specialist, Amazon Robotics

  Description

  Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

  Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.

  The Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations (RMTO) team is seeking a Production Control Specialist to develop and manage a comprehensive production control process to assist with high volume manufacturing and emerging products and technology. This individual will be responsible for managing the flow of materials, ensuring on-time production, and coordinating with various departments to achieve operational efficiency and meet customer demands. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a deep comprehension of material management processes.

  Key job responsibilities

  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 process for the shop floor to align with the PFEP

  Update customer 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, confer with supervisors, planners, TPMs, procurement and/or other personnel 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

  Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash

  Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work completes on time to schedule.

  Creating standard operating procedures on defined work paths for material handlers

  Acts as primary contact for matters regarding schedule execution status and can build status based on available inventory

  A day in the life

  Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

  Maternity and Parental Leave Options

  Paid Time Off (PTO)

  401(k) Plan

  If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

  We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

  Westborough, MA, USA

  Basic Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

  4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience

  Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

  Extensive knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)

  Preferred Qualifications

  Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control

  Experience managing and executing large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering and modeling, problem solving, and communicating recommendations

  Experience with SQL

  APICS or Six Sigma Certification with an understanding of Lean Manufacturing processes.

  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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