Strategic Production Scheduler

KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC; Harborcreek Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC is seeking a Production Planner in Erie, PA to analyze demand and create daily work orders, balancing line capacity and meeting due dates. This role requires coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery and efficient production planning across lines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in manufacturing planning, with strong Excel skills and a collaborative approach to scheduling and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain management, business management, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Release Job Orders and provide closeout analysis.
• Scheduling – check for capacity issues and provide feedback to planning managers/supervisors.
• Coordinate with operations to obtain materials and work 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.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QC, Materials to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement improvements.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC is seeking a Production Planner in Erie, PA to analyze demand and create daily work orders, balancing line capacity and meeting due dates. This role requires coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery and efficient production planning across lines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in manufacturing planning, with strong Excel skills and a collaborative approach to scheduling and inventory management.