Job Title: Planner
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Hear from a Kitron Employee
Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.
Hint: She talks directly to candidates near the end of the video! Click here or copy and paste into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZBCNRYpKg
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planner to help ensure our manufacturing operations run smoothly and our customers receive what they need, when they need it. This role connects customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to keep work moving efficiently across the organization. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working across teams to solve problems and keep schedules on track.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning and Scheduling
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer forecasts, orders, and internal capacity
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to appropriate departments
- Adjust schedules as needed due to design changes, material shortages, labor constraints, or other disruptions
- Review production documents, staffing plans, and material requirements to set priorities
- Issue shop orders for manufacturing and delivery instructions for finished goods
Order and Customer Coordination
- Manage customer forecasts and order entries in line with customer agreements
- Issue order acknowledgements and coordinate delivery timelines
- Interface regularly with customers, key account managers, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure alignment
- Resolve delays, complaints, or scheduling conflicts by collaborating with internal teams and external partners
Materials and Logistics Coordination
- Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of materials and parts to support production timelines
- Monitor material flow and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to avoid shortages or bottlenecks
- Set and maintain MRP parameters for assigned parts in accordance with planning policies
Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
- Track production progress, material usage, inventory levels, and performance metrics
- Prepare and share status reports related to production schedules and commitments
- Monitor work processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications
- Report on assigned KPIs and participate in company improvement initiatives and projects
Documentation and Compliance
- Prepare and maintain documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, and purchase or maintenance orders
- Follow all quality system procedures and maintain compliance with internal standards
- Support and maintain 5S practices within the work environment
General
- Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to assess progress and identify needed adjustments
- Support business units, programs, or jobs by planning production commitments and timelines
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing demands
- Effective communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software
- Travel and relocation as business needs
- Occasional travel to customer sites is required; possible international travel (one to two times per year) must have valid passport
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly skilled in complex problem solving
- Advanced skills in MS Excel
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, and electronic equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
