Production Planning AnalystKawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks a full-time Production Planning Analyst at our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.Responsibilities of Production Planning Analyst:Administering, communicating and improving practices and functions related to Production PlanningProvide support to Production as neededCreate and maintain bill of materials (BOMs) for new and existing vehiclesSupport production schedule changes to minimize disruption and optimize inventory utilization.Set up engineering change orders (ECOs) in our production system to drive an efficient implementation of design changes.Set up internal engineering changes orders for supply changes or related situations.Work with internal departments on when and how to implement engineering change orders.Support the execution of engineering changes into production.Troubleshoot inventory management errors to drive solutions and accurate part control.Issue cycle count requests to confirm inventory.Communicate with Japan office on BOM and ECO related issues.Focus on the production plans that will utilize resources in the most optimal way and maintain viable production and inventory plans that best fulfill demand requirementsFollow all company Policies and Procedures, Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS & EMS), Kawasaki Production System (KPS) and any other legal and compliance regulations that may apply such as OSHA.Monitor and analyze systems, schedules and work flowResearch trends in related issues, analyze current processes and recommend applicable changes for improvements to relevant programsCreate, update and prepare reports using various computer programsProvide support and communicate to all levels of the organization for internal and external customersAnalyze various information to determine out of balance conditions, develop solutions and adjust system parameters to improve efficiencies, support cost down efforts and provide customer serviceQualifications for Production Planning Analyst:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Four to six years of scheduling and/or planning experienceAbility to demonstrate the skills in sharing and receiving information, feedback, to encourage a trusting and developmental outcome or relationshipMust be capable of assessing all forms of communication, verbal and nonverbal, to determine the effectiveness of communicationAbility to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications, including: spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), word processing (e.g., Word), presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), internet/intranet (e.g., browsers, search engines), special applications (e.g., Lansa Client, AS400, SAP, etc.)Perks for Production Planning Analyst:Great work culture with career growth potentialExcellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many morePaid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account availableEmployee discount for purchase of company productsCompany fitness center and wellness program availableEmployee discount to select local daycare providersEducational and relocation reimbursements availableMission: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.
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