Production Planner - Molex

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our talented team in Monee, Illinois. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and will be responsible for developing and ensuring the execution of an achievable production schedule.

What You Will Do In Your Role

Production Planning

• Takes ownership of weekly production plans, identifying potential obstacles to completing plans efficiently while meeting production targets.
• Creates shift level production plans, works with Operations team to assign planned production by due dates, while maximizing production efficiencies.
• Adjusts production plan during shift as needed in response to product quality issues, shorts, or staffing levels.
• Minimizes downtime by maintaining full view of production activities in progress, proactively spotting issues, and problem solving in advance of any potential production shutdowns.
• Works with outside suppliers on product demand and scheduling. Generates purchase orders and coordinates transportation of product.

Communication & Teamwork

• Supports Operations in communicating production plans and targets to shift managers.
• Follows up with Procurement team to establish delivery timelines for all products on upcoming items based on production plan.
• React to possible scheduling delays such as expedite list, inventory issues, system accuracy, and on time shipments.
• Respond, commit and follow up with product availability dates to customers.
• Partners with Engineering team to identify and plan opportunities for production planning to optimize efficiencies and improve on time shipments metrics.
• Communicates with internal team to confirm counts and understand what work can be completed based on inventory.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills to communicate to internal customers.
• Proactively collaborates with other plants to share best practices, and to think outside the box. Participates in lean activities as needed.
• Teamwork and Cooperation- be part of a team, working together seeking ideas and opinions for planning and decision-making.

KPI Management

• Monitors on time shipping and due date compliance metrics and conducts root cause analysis to identify reasons for exceeding/failing to meet performance standards
• Tracks planned activities vs. actual activities to identify areas of opportunity and discuss action plans with Operations teams
• Create, compile, review and update daily metrics, including customer expedite performance.
• Continually learns from experience to improve production KPIs over time.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of work experience required preferably in a build to order environment.
• Experience with an ERP system, preferably MIE track.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's / Associate degree or APICS certification

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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