Production Planning Analyst

About the role

This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the Texas City Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Use Enterprise Resource Planning software to strategically create and manage achievable production schedules for production units to optimize the use of plant equipment while meeting customer requirements
• Analyze, plan, and manage production scheduling activities to ensure on-time deliverables to customers
• Run SAP, MRP based inventory-planning system to project demand requirements for many raw materials to maintain targeted inventory levels
• Analyze and procure packaging to support several production units and many different packages combinations
• Work with Operations and Quality departments to investigate quality complaints and implement corrective actions
• Support implementation of programs and procedures to optimize production and continually improve processes
• Participate in Safety, Quality, and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others
• Travel Requirement: What This Role Is Not - A remote job. Onsite availability and interaction is required. Not a management position – while you will collaborate with other team members, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Not an entry level position – we need a candidate to hit the ground running with solid experience and a background to prove it.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional production planning / supply chain environment using MRP and ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, dependable and responsible to work independently
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans
• Ability to work / receive calls outside of normal hours, weekends, and holidays, as may be required. Ability to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager
• Possess ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating the new and different
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related scientific field
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or APICS Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) certifications
• Preferred: Prior SAP planning, supply chain, and procurement experience

Skills

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related scientific field
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or APICS Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) certifications
• Preferred: Prior SAP planning, supply chain, and procurement experience

Benefits

• Team recognition, rewards, and monetary incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Full time, salaried position, which is plant based, schedule primarily M-F, hours flexible

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

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