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Production Planning Specialist (Rail)

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
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Description

Kawasaki Rail Car Lincoln, INC seeks a full-time Production Planning Specialist at our Rail Car manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE. Apply now at KawasakiCareers.com.

Responsibilities Of Production Planning Specialist Can Include

  • Prepare, communicate and distribute information as well as interact with customers or suppliers
  • Develop and implement procedures ensuing that adequate inventory levels are present
  • Monitor, analyze, and report performance to schedule of production and production support activities, utilizing information derived from material in SAP
  • Process, record and maintain data in Excel
  • Schedule, expedite, and coordinate the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and conditional material releases
  • Ensure all parties are fully contingent of production status, plannings, and execution objectives are integrated and communicated
  • Provide support on various projects, engineering changes, and related tasks, suggest solutions and recommendations
  • Create and submit reports to management and other affected departments

Qualifications For Production Planning Specialist

  • High School degree or GED required, Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Intermediate Excel skills: Applying proper data validations techniques, VLOOKUP, use of conditional formatting, formulas, pivot tables, creating charts, graphs, as well as a familiarity with advanced Excel functions, such as, macros and VBA
  • At least 2 years of experience in scheduling and/or planning as well as experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • 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 Rail Car Lincoln, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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