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, PTO, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 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!
Keytronic Oakdale, MN facility is seeking a Production Planner candidate to work with Program Managers, Production Managers, and Production Leads to schedule Manufacturing Orders through the various production areas to ensure schedule completion dates and customer commit dates are met. Assist with reviewing customer orders and releasing orders to meet customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
- Attend daily Production/Shipping Meeting and assist with leading Daily schedule meetings
- Assist with prioritizing schedules to optimize work flows to meet schedule completion and commit dates
- Communicate Schedules with Production Manager, Leads, Program Managers, and Management
- Drive to eliminate barriers that affect meeting schedule completion dates and customer commit dates
- Assist with insuring work-in-process manufacturing accuracy (CMS and Aegis)
- Liaison between Production, Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Program Managers
- Release assigned customer production orders in Business System (CMS)
- Communicate and coordinate action plans to eliminate Manufacturing Order material shortages with Production, Materials, and Purchasing
- Communicate ship schedule misses, commit date delays, and revised commit days to Program Managers and customers when applicable
- Follow department work instructions and improve where needed
- Take on additional tasks as required
SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED
Is supervised by the Director of Supply Chain and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
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 production floor. Effectively communicate orally and written.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times. The employee occasionally might be near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles on the production floor.
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 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.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five plus years of production planning.
- Familiarity with MRP systems and ISO procedures and requirements.
- High level of proficiency in Windows, Excel, and Word applications.
- Ability to write, read, and speak English.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, problem solves strong customer service skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Five plus years of production planning
- Familiarity with MRP systems
- Familiarity with ISO procedures and requirements
- High level of proficiency in Windows
- High level of proficiency in Excel
- High level of proficiency in Word
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Problem solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
What We Do
Keytronic is a value-added contract manufacturer specializing in PCB assembly, plastic molding, and full product assembly. They provide comprehensive design, engineering, and manufacturing services for OEMs worldwide.
