Production Control Planner 1

KYOCERA External•Vancouver, WA

1d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We’re hiring a Production Control Planner 1 at our Vancouver, WA location! Salary Range: $22 – $27 hourly (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors) Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started. What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect: Generous Time Off 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year) 10 paid holidays annually Financial Wellness Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Employer-paid pension plan Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Investing in You Tuition reimbursement Paid time off to volunteer Flexible schedules Work-Life Balance & Culture Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!) Inclusive and diverse workforce A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being Our Philosophy Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here: Kyocera Values Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under limited supervision, plans for and organizes adherence to monthly production schedules. Monitors Raw Materials Usage and customer future orders to cover all Raw Materials for Production needs. The Production Control Planner 1 works on a limited scope of the process. High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2 years college or related trade education or the equivalent in job knowledge gained through on-the-job training and experience. Degree preferred APICS certification is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years college or related trade education or the equivalent in job knowledge gained through on-the-job training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred
APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follows the flow of materials from order through receipt, production, inspection, and shipping.
Responsible for issuing and revising the production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of material throughout all of production.
Generates requisitions to buy materials.
Attends meetings with production supervisor, leads, technicians, and responsible staff to update schedules and resolve problems or issues in production.
Ensures that material deliveries have been met, fixtures are available for parts, and that materials and racks are available for dates requested.
When issues arise, must rework schedules, as well as notify sales if customer deliveries are affected.
Follows up on material shortages with internal suppliers, purchasing, and or external vendors.
Interacts on daily basis with purchasing, suppliers, and vendors regarding delivery date issues.
Analyzes cycle time, vendor delivery schedules, inventory control, and order tracking to determine customer delivery dates and production commitments.
Creates production plan with all supporting documents, to include work in progress updates, returns, plating plans and start schedules.
Responsible for monthly reporting of inventory levels.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.