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Job Overview
Komatsu is seeking a OE Planner to support Longview Operations. The company provides excellent benefits, competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and an annual merit review.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Work safe and be an advocate for safety
- Strives for continuous improvement in worker safety and is dedicated to ensuring that each employee understands, and acts in accordance with, the company’s HSE policies
- Works with Project Management, task leaders, and appropriate others to develop project’s work breakdown structure, schedules, budgets, and timely reporting
- Analyzes schedule variances and advises Management of discrepancies and anticipated problems
- Interfaces with various operating and internal support groups (e.g., Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Production, Warehouse) to collect and analyze data to perform project planner duties
- Plans and schedules workflow for select departments and operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
Qualifications/Requirements
- Coordinates, as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities
- Reviews production schedule and manufacturing orders to ensure that components and services are available in a timely manner
- Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
- Generates manufacturing orders to meet the requirements of the production schedule
- Coordinates with appropriate manufacturing personnel the solution to problems related to the Production Schedule, such as material shortage status, rejection, scrap, re-work, etc
- Analyzes material shortages, review order progress, and adjust plans and schedules as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and five years related experience and/or training preferred: equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a complete understanding of planning principles, theories and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Microsoft Outlook and Windows based software packages (or similar products) is required
- SAP experience is a plus
Additional Information
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.