Ordering errors are never acceptable.
We are always thinking about "what we can do"to prevent ordering errors
Musashi Plant Production Administration Section
(stationed in Ome)
Joined the company in 2014
K.Y
Devised a system to automate order placement and receipt to prevent human error.
When I was looking for a job, the development of automated driving was very active and the industry was at a turning point.
But I wanted to work in this industry because I thought, "No matter how much cars evolve, the importance of seats will never change.
I joined the company and was assigned to the Production Administration Department , where I worked for five years.
After being in charge of compiling and reporting various figures from domestic and overseas factories, I was transferred to production administration section and am currently in charge of parts arrangement work, mainly for mass-produced models.
Essentially, the parts to be used are determined at the same time the production plan is made, so it should be possible to create a system that allows for automatic ordering.
In reality, however, there are many irregularities and orders must be placed manually. It is my job to automate such work as much as possible, and to come up with a system that will allow us to proceed efficiently and accurately.
How do you respond in times of crisis? Moments that test our abilities
For example, if the wrong number of parts are ordered, the production process will immediately come to a halt. In some cases, equipment trouble may occur at the company that was commissioned to manufacture the parts, delaying the delivery of the parts. In such cases, the company must immediately notify its own factories and customers and review the production schedule.
Also, dozens of boxes of parts can arrive earlier than planned and require an urgent place to manage them. In any case, there are many times when a flexible response is required, and I feel that my abilities are tested by the way I respond to emergencies.
On the other hand, simplifying the delivery process and reducing the number of deliveries by one can reduce costs and workload. In this way, I find it rewarding to see the results of my own thinking and ingenuity become visible.
Right away, don't give up. Always think about "what we can do".
To be honest, I am not the type of person who is naturally good at being resourceful.
When I first started this job, I was often at a loss as to what to do when a sudden situation arose.
But as I worked with my seniors, I learned how to handle myself in case of an emergency. Even if sometimes we think, "Isn't it impossible?" we think, "There must be something we can do.
I feel that persistence in never giving up and always thinking of ways to make a move is important in this job. If you like to come up with your own ideas and act with a sense of purpose, rather than just mechanically doing what you are told to do, I think this is a job for you.
It is sufficient to learn the knowledge and skills required for the job after joining the company. More importantly, I feel it is important to be positive and humble.
Since the production management work is a department closely related to the production site, the basic rule is to go to work and work in a factory.
But I work from home when I have family obligations.
How to spend the holidays
On my days off, I go shopping and play "battle games" with my children.
When my second child was born, I was allowed to work from home with the help of others.
I like the corporate culture that allows us to flexibly choose how we work in this way.
Daily work schedule
| 08:00 |
Arrive at the office |
Information sharing at the intra-department MTG. Check and reply to e-mails and organize the day's work |
| 09:00 |
Factory MTG/ordering MTG |
With each department in the factory to share information. Daily order placement |
| 10:00 |
Ordering |
Daily Ordering |
| 11:00 |
Coordination work |
Coordination of order details and phone calls with internal and business partners |
| 12:00 |
Lunch break |
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| 13:00 |
On-site check |
Check inventory of assigned parts |
| 14:00 |
Meeting with suppliers |
Sharing issues for the launch of new models and information on current vehicle trends, etc. |
| 15:00 |
Internal meeting |
Regular meetings with sales, development, production engineering, and other departments |
| 16:00 |
Coordination work |
Organizing information and registration work for the launch of new car models and review work |
| 17:00 |
Coordination work |
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| 18:00 |
End of work |
Confirm the results of today's work and the next day's work, and go home. |
| 19:00 |
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(Overtime work averages about 30 hours per month) |