Kanban Planner
: Job Details :

Kanban Planner

Location:

Fayetteville, NC, US

Company: Goodyear

Location: US-NC-FAYETTEVILLE-PLT-0161-2151

Sponsorship Available: No

Relocation Assistance Available: No

#LI-JSI

Primary Purpose of Position:

This position works with plant planning team and production organization to translate daily production goals into detailed component manufacturing schedules using a computerized Kanban system. Constant monitoring, re-prioritizing and schedule adjustments are required in response to manufacturing variations. Collect and interpret data and other inputs to make fact based decisions impacting manufacturing priorities. Consult with appropriate management/process owners regarding manufacturing issues and priorities and drive processes to ensure the proper outcome.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

* Conduct accurate, timely daily inventories of assigned components to ensure validity of data

* Incorporate inventories into the Kanban scheduling process to determine impact on the flow of production

* Daily coordination meetings to adjust for production variations, material changes, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and reprioritization of the product flow

* Constant monitoring of the Kanban system to ensure a smooth flow of production. Regular interpersonal coordination with managers and operators in response to changes in the system

* Conduct analysis of scheduling systems and procedures to forestall issues identify improvement initiatives

* Perform and execute all other duties assigned by direct leadership

Education:

* High School Diploma is required

* Bachelor's degree in Logistics-Distribution, Industrial Engineering, or related fields is preferred

Experience:

* Plant/manufacturing experience preferred.

* 3-5 years' experience in supply chain/planning field.

Skills:

* Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, nights and weekends

* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals to accomplish planning objectives in the prescribed manner

* Strong computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office products

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.###.####.

Click here for more information about Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and here for additional supplementary information.

Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville

Job Segment: Logistics, Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain, QA, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Technology

Apply now

Apply now

* Apply Now

Start

Please wait...

a.dialogApplyBtn { display: none; }