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KOMATSU AMERICA CORP Planner II in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Overview Komatsu is seeking a dynamic and experiencedPlanner IIto join our team in Milwaukee Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating production planning to ensure the timely delivery of products, improving schedule reliability, and maximizing productivity using QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing) principles. You will collaborate with various departments, including customer service, technical services, and quality assurance, to drive process improvements and maintain a seamless production workflow. Key Job Responsibilities Manage the coordination and supply of all machined, welded, assembled, and purchased components. Analyze and schedule new orders while considering capacity, material availability, and employee schedules for optimal delivery timelines. Level workloads in production cells by considering available resources to increase throughput and schedule accuracy. Monitor factory production, determine available capacity, and make sub-contracting decisions as necessary. Support the Master Schedule and provide estimated completion dates to internal and external customers. Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to assign duties and ensure compliance with product requirements. Actively participate in safety and quality improvement teams. Coordinate manpower planning across shifts, direct material handlers, and ensure proper delivery of all materials. Maintain inventory levels, adjust lot sizes, and oversee the management of work-in-process inventories. Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure smooth operations, including resolving material availability issues and handling expediting needs. Prepare reports and participate in production planning meetings. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in operations management, production control, or a related field. 2-4 years of... For full info follow application link. 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8548D6BA6B8F4A1E