Onsite Production Planner & Shipping Lead — Growth, Benefits

Arauco; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health plans with wellness/gym

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ARAUCO is seeking a Production Planner & Shipping Supervisor for its Malvern, AR site. This onsite role coordinates production schedules, shipping logistics, and inventory, ensuring customer needs are met and lines run smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and experience leading teams in an operational setting. Wood products experience and OSHA training are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in production scheduling, shipping/logistics, or inventory coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising or leading teams in an operational setting.
• Experience with production planning software or ERP systems.
• OSHA training (10-hour or higher).
• Experience in wood products or heavy manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary link between Production and Sales to meet customer needs and keep lines running efficiently.
• Develop and manage production schedules for Line 1 & 2, sander, and saw to maximize utilization and productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain lean plant inventory.
• Ensure orders are completed accurately and shipped on time.
• Provide daily reports and updates to mill management and Sales.
• Coordinate with trucking companies to arrange timely shipment of finished goods.
• Oversee shipping personnel to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient loading of orders.
• Manage payroll and departmental budget for the shipping department.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shipping and finished goods warehouse environment.
• Uphold company safety standards and participate in trainings.

Skills

Production scheduling

Shipping logistics

Inventory coordination

Team supervision

Multitasking

Communication

Lean manufacturing

OSHA training

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

ERP systems

Job description

ARAUCO is seeking a Production Planner & Shipping Supervisor for its Malvern, AR site. This onsite role coordinates production schedules, shipping logistics, and inventory, ensuring customer needs are met and lines run smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and experience leading teams in an operational setting. Wood products experience and OSHA training are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.