Production Control Specialist

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Battle Creek, MI, USA
In-Office
61K-77K Annually
Entry level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Coordinate domestic and international transportation across air, ocean, ground, parcel, and expedited shipments. Track critical deliveries, manage carrier sourcing and performance, resolve freight issues, support suppliers and internal teams, analyze transportation metrics and budgets, and ensure compliance with logistics policies and reporting requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities, including air, ocean, ground, parcel, expedited, and diverted shipments to ensure uninterrupted material flow. 
  • Provide shipment visibility and tracking for critical parts, air freight movements, and expedited transportation requirements while addressing delivery risks and supply chain disruptions. 
  • Oversee carrier sourcing, bidding, and performance management across air, ocean, ground, and parcel transportation providers, including FedEx and UPS programs. 
  • Resolve transportation-related issues, including freight damage claims, shipment exceptions, carrier performance concerns, and logistics cost recovery opportunities. 
  • Partner with suppliers, logistics providers, engineering, procurement, production, and affiliated companies to support transportation planning, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Develop and present transportation performance metrics, budget results, and operational analyses to support business decision-making and cost reduction objectives. 
  • Ensure compliance with transportation policies, reporting requirements, and logistics processes while supporting audits and operational standardization efforts.

Qualifications:

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Systems and other digital Platforms, specifically processing data.

Benefits Summary: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  
  • 401K with 4% Company Match 
  • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays  
  • Bonus Program  
  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs 
  • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance 
  • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs 
  • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. 
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Career Development and Ongoing Training  
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program  
  • Volunteer Opportunities  
  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
  • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  
  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Annual Salary: $61,000 - $77,000

Skills Required

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Systems and other digital platforms, specifically for processing data.

DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.

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The Company
HQ: Kariya, Japan
18,627 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.

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