Production Scheduler

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a Production Scheduler at our Hendersonville, NC!

Salary Range: $18/hour - $26/hour
(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 scheduler sets up work orders for the production floor. Both production runs and prototype samples will be scheduled on the shop floor to comply with customer delivery requirements. Scheduling activities (including prototypes) must be documented in SAP in an accurate and timely manner.

Interfacing with department manager and machinist leads for shop floor scheduling of work orders and equipment. The scheduler will also communicate daily with customer service staff and sales engineers on delivery schedules. A minimum of 90% on time delivery must be maintained.

(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

1. Demonstrates independent decision-making skills on day-to-day scheduling tasks.
2. Updates Sales Departments on an ongoing basis with current schedule and any schedule changes.
3. Quotes Lead Time for all Sales Production Orders.
4. Creates and presents schedule in daily and weekly meetings and timely distribution to appropriate production staff.
5. Receives order from SAP.
6. Addresses questions or missing information with production, engineering, and QA staff.
7. Creates Work Orders per sales orders and requirements.
8. Ensures that runs are prioritized for on time delivery and that raw material is available as schedules are created.
9. Understands profit policies of the company and importance of On Time Delivery (OTD).
10. Schedules production runs to ensure parts are produced and delivered on time. Works with Production Manager and supervisor to schedule production orders for maximum machine utilization and in concert with available machines and staffing.
11. Monitors blank inventory and updates production board daily.
12. Coordinates tool retrievals and paperwork; maintains clean and organized blank storage area.
13. Maintains and updates relevant documentation on work orders, delivery information and OTD reports.
14. Confers with engineers, machinists, programmers, or others to resolve machining or inspection errors.
15. 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.

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 frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 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 and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

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. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.