Production Control Planner 1

Kyocera International, Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

APICS Certification, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Import/Export, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Materials Tracking, Philosophy, Plating Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Restricted Materials, Retirement Plan, Sales, Semiconductors, Smartphones, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description
Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a Production Control Planner 1 at our Vancouver, WA location!

Salary Range: $22 - $27 hourly
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off to volunteer
Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
Inclusive and diverse workforce
A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera's culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future - one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under limited supervision, plans for and organizes adherence to monthly production schedules. Monitors Raw Materials Usage and customer future orders to cover all Raw Materials for Production needs. The Production Control Planner 1 works on a limited scope of the process.

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years college or related trade education or the equivalent in job knowledge gained through on-the-job training and experience. Degree preferred
APICS certification is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the flow of materials from order through receipt, production, inspection, and shipping.
Responsible for issuing and revising the production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of material throughout all of production.
Generates requisitions to buy materials.
Attends meetings with production supervisor, leads, technicians, and responsible staff to update schedules and resolve problems or issues in production.
Ensures that material deliveries have been met, fixtures are available for parts, and that materials and racks are available for dates requested. When issues arise, must rework schedules, as well as notify sales if customer deliveries are affected.
Follows up on material shortages with internal suppliers, purchasing, and or external vendors. Interacts on daily basis with purchasing, suppliers, and vendors regarding delivery date issues.
Analyzes cycle time, vendor delivery schedules, inventory control, and order tracking to determine customer delivery dates and production commitments. Creates production plan with all supporting documents, to include work in progress updates, returns, plating plans and start schedules.
Responsible for monthly reporting of inventory levels.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk; frequently required to sit; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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Kyocera International, Inc.

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