Production Planner

KEMET Electronics | YAGEO Group; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

People-centered work environment

Training opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KEMET de México, part of the YAGEO Group, is seeking a Production Planner for our Guadalupe, NL plant. This on-site role develops and maintains production plans, aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity to ensure on-time execution.

The position requires advanced English, data analysis skills, and experience in KPI management. You will collaborate with Material Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service to optimize throughput and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in production planner or similar role in manufacturing.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the front-end production plan based on customer demand and capacity.
• Balance production loading across front-end processes to maximize equipment utilization.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and ensure smooth material flow through front-end operations.
• Coordinate with Material Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and customer Service to meet production priorities.
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend recovery or optimization plans.
• Monitor production performance, schedule adherence, and on-time completion of front-end operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cycle time, throughput, and planning accuracy.

Skills

Advanced English

Data Analysis

KPI Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

KEMET de México, with over a century of experience, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of multilayer ceramic capacitors that power tomorrow’s technologies. We are recognized for our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and advanced solutions that meet the rigorous demands of a wide range of industries. We offer solutions based on advanced materials science and cutting-edge manufacturing, ensuring maximum performance and sustainability. As part of the YAGEO Group Company, KEMET leverages shared expertise and resources to drive innovation in the electronics industry.

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that align customer demand with manufacturing capacity. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize resource utilization, ensure efficient material flow, and support on-time production execution while driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy, throughput, and operational performance. This is a full-time, on-site position located at our Guadalupe, NL plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree as Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer or related field.
• 3+ years in production planner, production engineer, or related position in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the front-end production plan based on customer demand and capacity.
• Balance production loading across front-end processes to maximize equipment utilization.
• Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and ensure smooth material flow through front-end operations.
• Coordinate with Material Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and customer Service to meet production priorities.
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend recovery or optimization plans.
• Monitor production performance, schedule adherence, and on-time completion of front-end operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cycle time, throughput, and planning accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced English level.
• Data Analysis.
• KPI Management.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Oracle.

We Offer

• Collaboration in an international environment with strong recognition of people and talent.
• A pleasant and people-centered work environment, with a highly motivated team where you can showcase your skills and dedication.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package above legal requirements.

About YAGEO Group

We don’t make the final product. We make what makes it possible. From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors, our components drive the advancements that move the modern world—electric vehicles, AI data centers, satellites, sonar systems, and many more.

They move faster, last longer, go farther—with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group brings together multiple trusted brands, including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors, among others, into a cohesive force for innovation. Over 40,000 employees. Over 100 locations. 20 R&D centers. Over 2,000 patents. More than 273,000 customers.

• #1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
• #3 in MLCCs and inductors.
• We don’t just participate in the future—we make it possible.

Why work at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company?

• Meaningful work: Every component you help design, test, or improve contributes to real innovations.
• Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Accelerated growth: Our size, diversity, and drive mean there are no limits to your potential.
• Integrated purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built for the future.

AMS Legal Information

YAGEO does not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and employees will receive reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices.