Production Control Coordinator

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a Production Control Coordinator at our Vancouver, WA location!

Salary Range: $55K- $86K annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera's culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future - one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Production Control Coordinator is a professional who oversees the production process. Works closely with materials management and production management to ensure production readiness and product availability. They attend production meetings, facilitate product movement between departments, and record product updates. They also verify quality standards, equipment calibration, and paperwork. They handle shipments, train employees if needed, and monitor stockroom inventory. They also review sales orders for product/component accuracy before production begins and coordinate the supply chain for multiple product lines. They maintain accurate inventory levels to support delivery dates based on production lead times and review forecast plans to meet customer demand.

Production Control Coordinator is a detail-oriented and proactive role that involves coordinating with various departments including Sales, Purchasing, Design, Engineering, Production, and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless operations and timely delivery of products. The Production Control Coordinator will play a crucial role in compiling data, identifying gaps, and working collaboratively to optimize materials procurement, production scheduling, and delivery timelines.

REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum of an associate degree or bachelor's required or equivalent experienced; additional education or certifications in a relevant field preferred.

- Minimum of 6 months to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing control environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and scheduling.

- Proficiency in ERP systems and other relevant software applications.

- Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and address challenges before they escalate.

- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Compile relevant data from ERP systems to determine materials needed to meet demand requirements.

2. Reviews current PO's from customers and schedules the stockroom for releases based on production process lead times, material availability, and customer need date.

3. Decides which supplier to order materials from based on MOQ's, unit pricing, and lead time.

4. Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action.

5. Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of components to support customer delivery dates.

6. Provides instruction to the Shipping and Receiving department on what needs to ship out on a daily basis.

7. Reviews customer assembly instructions and assure special/non-standard instructions are clearly communicated to the production floor.

8. Sends WIP and inventory reports when requested by the customer. Must work with Sales and Customer to resolve any discrepancies.

9. Resolves paperwork discrepancies with incoming material. This involves working with Purchasing for company purchased materials and Sales for customer consigned material.

10. Analyze data to identify gaps and collaborate with Purchasing and Design teams to ensure optimal component procurement considering cost and lead time requirements.

11. Coordinate with production groups to establish delivery dates for new orders, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and production capacity.

12. Enforce procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards, production schedules, and cost control measures.

13. Conduct frequent reviews of schedules, proactively addressing any challenges to minimize impact on customer delivery timelines.

14. Escalate challenges promptly and effectively, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and actions are taken to resolve issues efficiently.

15. Maintain a strong focus on critical metrics including On-Time Delivery and cost control, implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve targets.

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 regularly required to walk, sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must 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.

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 Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.