Converting Production Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, establish and manage an accurate, reliable and efficient Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure production plans, inventory levels and cycle reports are efficient, accurate and reliable.
• Gather input from Sales, Marketing and Production in a structured formal venue to achieve plan accuracy and efficiency and to develop and maintain accurate production and inventory plans to meet forecast needs.
• Communicate any over/under capacity conditions and recommendations for risk mitigation in converting.
• Develop and provide inventory level reports for Finished Goods (FG) with actual and optimum levels (weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual) for inventory turnover, inventory accuracy, and inventory adjustments including root cause analysis.
• Avoid production schedules and reports are in place, available and always communicated to all required personnel.
• Collaborate with the Procurement, Paper Mill Planning, Production Manager to confirm the production schedule before distribution.
• Continuously look for innovative ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste as well as to improve process efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or other similar technical degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in scheduling in a manufacturing environment; paper mills or paper industry is preferred.
• Innovative Thinker: possess the ability to evaluate large amounts of information.
• Able to work in a time bound environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting objectives.
• Technical/software skills; SAP and Excel.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional and safe work environment
• Employee referral bonus
• Retailer bonus
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) match)
• Financial advisor
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Professional training and development
• Paid vacation

Pay

Competitive Compensation

Schedule

Full-time