WAVE PLANNER

About the role

The Wave Planner ensures all materials and logistical needs for their assigned shift are met to achieve operational and production standards. They are responsible for ensuring the oncoming shift has packaging materials and donors in place with lines set up for operation, and for managing shift returns including all packaging materials and donor products.

Responsibilities

• Review Production Schedule to manage changes to daily activity
• Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads at the beginning of each shift
• Assemble and distribute all production documentation, specifications, and requirements for each line of the oncoming shift
• Provide Team Lead/Shift Supervisor support at the start-up of new items
• Initiate and generate shift codes in the system
• Generate pallet labels as needed
• Provide training for new line leads and forklift operators
• Communicate previous shift’s donor and packaging returns to supervisor via email and in-person meetings
• Provide additional Shift Supervisor support as needed when multiple issues arise
• Provide Line Lead Training and Qualification documentation, including back-up training for Shift Supervisors
• Clear all warehouse doors at the beginning of the shift to support closing and timely transfer of materials from the warehouse
• Coordinate and resolve all issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate all packaging and material assignments and placement for the oncoming shift
• Coordinate all product and packaging returns for the respective shift
• Monitor production personnel equipment and tools to ensure availability
• Maintain radio inventory, knives, tape guns, and miscellaneous tools
• Counsel team members and document performance issues as needed, with follow-up communication to the Staffing Supervisor
• Monitor work area to ensure 5S principles are followed
• Monitor powerlift/truck safety inspection and sign-out forms for completeness
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Minimum of 1-3 years in a manufacturing or production environment
• At least 1 year of experience in managing or directing team activities or with direct supervision of people
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without a calculator
• Ability to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirements
• Understanding and demonstration of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Certified Forklift Operator with demonstrated performance
• Training skills to train basic line tasks for new personnel and all Line Lead skills and functions