November 2, 2024

Molex

El Salto

Production Planner

Your Job As a Production Planner you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our production schedules align seamlessly with customer demand, optimizing resource use, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in creating effective production plans and managing supply chain operations will be crucial in meeting our operational goals and supporting our company's vision for efficiency and excellence.
Our Team
You will be part of the Global Shared Plants (GSP) division based in Guadalajara, working under the guidance of the Planning Supervisor. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of production planning and ensuring that customer satisfaction is achieved through meticulous coordination and efficient operation. We collaborate closely with various departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service, to foster a robust and responsive production environment.
What You Will Do

Develop and implement strategic daily or weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and deadlines.
Analyze and optimize raw material needs, equipment, and manpower to support production schedules.
Coordinate production flow across multiple product lines, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Monitor production output and adherence to scheduled timelines, adjusting plans as necessary to mitigate interruptions.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, providing insightful performance reports and addressing scheduling issues.
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean projects to enhance production efficiency and output quality.
Analyze demand fluctuations and execute proactive strategies for mid- and long-term planning.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Possess a professional degree with a strong understanding of production planning processes.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in creating and executing effective production plans.
Proficient in English with excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills for evaluating short- and long-term scenarios in production planning.
Experienced in using ERP and MRP systems for production planning and material procurement.

What Will Put You Ahead

APICS Certification and CARRAS negotiation skills.
Experience in High Mix / Low Volume operations, SMT, Back End, and automated processes.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Multiple ERP experience and knowledge of automated supply chain tools such as Kinaxis.
Proven ability to adapt to changing scenarios with high emotional intelligence.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to -data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.