Master Scheduler

Kyocera International, Inc has an exciting opening for a Master Scheduler in our Vancouver, WA facility! This is an outstanding role for a talented and ambitious Scheduler that is positioned at the intersection of Manufacturing, R&D, and Product management/Strategic planning.

Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramic and other products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension and 401(k) with company match.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating process/production runs to fabricate material, including setting up/maintaining systems to track work orders, verifying availability and inspection of all necessary parts and consumables, scheduling and coordinating staff time, run time, and machine up/down time.

The Master Scheduler will interface with key stakeholders and machine operators/technicians for scheduling of work orders, equipment, materials and other activities (including prototypes, engineering and/or production runs). The Master Scheduler may also communicate daily with customer service staff and sales engineers on delivery schedules, if applicable.

(Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this position may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates independent decision making skills on day to day scheduling tasks.
  
• Updates Sales and/or Engineering Departments on an ongoing basis with current schedule and any schedule changes, including Lead Time.
  
• Develops/creates/formats schedule for use in daily and weekly meetings and oversees timely distribution to appropriate staff. Initiates corrective action when schedule is not met.
  
• Receives orders and creates work orders in SAP per requirements.
  
• Addresses questions or missing information with production, engineering, and QA staff.
  
• Ensures that runs are prioritized and that raw materials are available as schedules are created.
  
• Understands profit policies of the company and importance of On Time Delivery (OTD). Drives metrics related to OTD and tracks results.
  
• Schedules production runs to ensure products are produced and delivered on time. Works with Production Management/Engineering to schedule production orders for maximum machine utilization and in concert with available machines and staffing.
  
• Coordinates purchase, calibration and tracking of production tools and related ERP entries.
  
• Maintains and updates relevant documentation.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Four year college degree, or equivalent experience resulting in broad knowledge of a field related to the job, such as accounting, marketing, business administration, agriculture etc, plus 5 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years in materials processing, chemical processing or semiconductor processing is highly desirable.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee plans and arranges own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.

PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work.

DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of multiple major activities and the organization's projects of a large organization component and organization's clientele.

MENTAL DEMAND
Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
Directed. Supervisory and/or professional skills using structured practices or policies and directed as to execution and review. Interpolation of learned things in moderately varied situations where reasoning and decision-making are essential.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal and external scope would have a moderate effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced: Spreadsheet
Intermediate: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Enterprise Resource Planning
Basic: 10-Key, Database, Word Processing/Typing

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Laptop computer, monitor, fax machine and copy machines, computer software including MS Office, Adobe, SAP, e-mail, scanner, scale, calculator and telephone.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to sit.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc.'s Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.