Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, and employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and even employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: . Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that in our decision-making constantly.

Cofire Supervisor (PM6501)
Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No

Pay Range: $65,085.72 - $100,131.60 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under limited supervision, is responsible for process improvement and implementation of process controls to continually improve the production process and quality of product. Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments. Plans and assigns personnel for given assignments and consults on performance issues with management. Having wide-ranging experience in mechanical and electrical fields, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Considered a subject matter expert. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires 2+ years of related professional experience and GED/High School diploma.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical and analytical experience.
• Thorough understanding of production processes within the company, or experience in same industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, have demonstrated ability to work productively with customers, and good technical skills.
• Ability to manage independent projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.
• Must be computer literate, to include use of MS office Suite.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture of final product via the co-fire furnaces.
2. Utilizes the supply chain to obtain appropriate quotations for parts or service to ensure the required furnace availability and mean time between failures.
3. Directs maintenance technician in the performance of maintenance, repairs, and rebuilding of co-fire furnaces.
4. In conjunction with production and engineering establishes recommended furnace maintenance procedures.
5. Notifies production planning personnel when issues arise that would affect production scheduling or delivery commitments.
6. Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation, and provide training required to support production, new processes, and improvements through collaboration with production.
7. Gathers and compiles data for analysis towards process improvements in the co-firing area.
8. Networks with other department personnel (including other engineers and supervisors) to tackle procedural and quality issues that are related to the production and delivery of good quality product.
9. Builds good working relationship with production personnel and supervisors in related areas.
10. Works with production to ensure furnace availability and reduce mean time between failures.
11. May supervise and provide direction to furnace operators and technician.
12. Recommends furnace maintenance or projects to meet required capabilities.
13. Work Schedule is from Tuesday - Saturday

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 regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
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.