Production Planning Supervisor (Rail Car)

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

Responsibilities of Production Planning Supervisor can include:

• Supervise, implement and coordinate the activities and performance of personnel engaged in creating and maintaining production and inventory plans, production schedules and regulatory processes
• Create and implement a plan to develop employee skills and knowledge and ensure training of employees to meet production demand and company growth
• Create, evaluate and update standardized best practices to meet department and/or production goals
• Manage manpower for specific area and develop labor standards
• Work closely with Research and Development team for new products
• Manage all levels of customer service within facility
• Be the contact representative for Kawasaki within customer service area
• Provide technical support to operate equipment and specified designs, understand industry packaging and shipping, as well as improve data collection
• Analyze various information in order to manage customer demand and system parameters to improve efficiencies, support cost down efforts, provide customer service and to determine opportunities for improvement
• Promote safety and quality within area
• May manage and direct activity for trade compliance

Qualifications for Production Planning Supervisor:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must be able to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications
• 4-6 years of scheduling or planning experience managing projects and 1 year of management experience preferred
• Must be a critical thinker, decision-maker, and manage and direct and evaluate the job duties of department personnel to ensure department responsibilities are performed accurately, effectively and timely
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Ability to be able to promote automation within the area
• Ability to research and identify specialized resources inside or outside of the organization that will effectively meet the needs of the situation
• Ability to communicate clear expectations to the resource; monitor deliverable, evaluate and record results, contact information and other data for future use

Perks for Production Planning Supervisor:

• 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
• Employee discount to select local daycare providers
• 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 Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.