Production Planner

KeyTronic; Spring Dale (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long)

Vacation

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Keytronic in Springdale, AR, is seeking a production scheduler to develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule and manage customer orders. The role interfaces with production, purchasing, engineering and sales to coordinate fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2+ years of scheduling or manufacturing planning experience, proficiency with MS Office, and ERP systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent and/or 2 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business data with some knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Familiar with email, internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Develops, publishes and maintains the Master Production Schedule.
• Enters and maintains all customer order activities per account contracts.
• Responds to customer inquiries on orders, lead-times and pricing.
• Acts as liaison between production, purchasing, engineering and sales.
• Provides training and technical assistance to departments.
• Ensures engineering changes align with production plans and inventory.

Skills

Microsoft Office Tools

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business

Tools

ERP System knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Springdale, AR - Springdale, AR 72764 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 1st Shift Job Category: Manufacturing

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K

We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assigned production scheduling and related production activities. Will develop, monitor and maintain Master Production Build Schedules and will interface with customers on all order fulfillment activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Develops, publishes and maintains the assigned Master Production Schedule.
• Enters and maintains all customer order activities in compliance with the established business agreements/contracts of assigned accounts.
• Responds to customer inquiries on open/closed orders, product availability, lead-times and pricing.
• Acts as liaison between production, purchasing, engineering and sales to control the Master Schedule.
• Training and technical assistance to all departments.
• Ensures engineering changes are consistent with the production plans and inventory.
• Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent and/or 2 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business data with some knowledge of spreadsheets and general accounting practices.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast paced environment.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in business
• Five or more years’ experience in the manufacturing planning field or a combination of education and experience.
• ERP System knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic’s goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.