Production Planner

Production Planner

Production Planner

Full Time

5701 Knowledge Pkwy, Erie, PA 16510, USA

With Professional Experience

For KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC we are looking for a Production Planner at our location in Erie

PRODUCTION PLANNER

LOCATION: ERIE, PA

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The overall responsibility of this position is to analyze customer demand and create work orders on a daily basis according to the facility capacity while maintaining on time delivery and balancing the line to meet customer due dates.

Determine and set daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing schedules for the company's manufacturing obligations. This role requires superior organization and planning skills as this individual will examine customer orders, available staff and inventory capacity to effectively set and manage production schedules, often for multiple lines at once.

In addition, this individual must be collaborative professional that can lead and monitor manufacturing performance and actively adjust schedules in response to equipment failures or supply shortages. Coordinating and organizing production plans in an efficient manner to reduce inventory in process and downtime on the shop floor.

REPORTS TO: MANUFACTURING MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Release Job Orders and Provide Closeout Analysis.
• Scheduling - check for capacity issues and provide feedback to planning manager / supervisors.
• Work with operations on obtaining materials for production and working through delays.
• Set and maintain min/max levels of inventory for production.
• Reschedule daily for priorities and expedites to meet customer needs.
• Help forecast and make recommendations to meet customer requirements.
• Work with various departments to ensure on time delivery: Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QC, Materials.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement changes where deficiencies exist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required (Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Similar)
• 3+ years in a previous manufacturing planning or scheduling position
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required

Who we are

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture.

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. Become a part of our team and show us what makes you "you"! We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).

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Your contact

Melissa Gibbons

Human Resources Manager