Global Electronics Production Planner

Kitron ASA; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitron, the US-based facility, seeks a detail-oriented Planner to align customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to keep work moving smoothly and meet delivery targets. You will coordinate across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, develop and adjust production schedules, and monitor KPIs to improve performance.

Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential, along with ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Effective communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer forecasts, orders, and internal capacity.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to appropriate departments.
• Adjust schedules as needed due to design changes, material shortages, labor constraints, or other disruptions.
• Review production documents, staffing plans, and material requirements to set priorities.
• Issue shop orders for manufacturing and delivery instructions for finished goods.
• Manage customer forecasts and order entries in line with customer agreements.
• Issue order acknowledgements and coordinate delivery timelines.
• Interface regularly with customers, key account managers, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure alignment.
• Resolve delays, complaints, or scheduling conflicts by collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of materials and parts to support production timelines.
• Monitor material flow and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to avoid shortages or bottlenecks.
• Set and maintain MRP parameters for assigned parts in accordance with planning policies.
• Track production progress, material usage, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and share status reports related to production schedules and commitments.
• Monitor work processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications.
• Report on assigned KPIs and participate in company improvement initiatives and projects.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, and purchase or maintenance orders.
• Follow all quality system procedures and maintain compliance with internal standards.
• Support and maintain 5S practices within the work environment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to assess progress and identify needed adjustments.
• Support business units, programs, or jobs by planning production commitments and timelines.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Production planning

Organization

Prioritization

Cross-functional communication

MS Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Kitron, the US-based facility, seeks a detail-oriented Planner to align customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to keep work moving smoothly and meet delivery targets. You will coordinate across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, develop and adjust production schedules, and monitor KPIs to improve performance.

Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential, along with ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel capabilities.