Production Planning Specialist

Job Details

Description

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks full-time Production Planning Specialist at our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.

Responsibilities Of Production Planning Specialist

• Review daily production schedule to ensure that productions deadlines are met.
• Work closely and communicate regularly with all areas regarding engineering changes and part shortages.
• Process and understand daily inventory adjustments; cycle counts, scrap transaction, etc..
• Track incoming air freight and oceans containers.
• Work closely with other team members regarding new model builds, incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory cleanup after projects are complete.
• Problem solving, finding the root cause of issues and actions to make improvements.
• Creating and maintain spreadsheets.
  
  

Required Qualifications For Production Planning Specialist

• High School degree or GED required
• At least 2 years of experience in scheduling and/or planning as well as experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be proficient with computers, including Excel and Access Database
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately
• Must be comfortable with handling and confirming inventory deliveries and shipments as well as tracking them when late
• Capability to work well with others, communicate effectively (both written and verbal), and maintain organization between cross-related departments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing demands, sets priorities, and ensure all issues are addressed while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability
  
  

Perks For Production Planning Specialist

• Great work culture with career growth potential
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available
  
  

Mission

Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come.

We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.