Production Job Planner

AGM Container Controls, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance for you and your family

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

AGM Container Controls, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Production Job Planner to create and manage the production schedule. You will coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, Engineering and Sales to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clerical abilities, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. This is an on-site position offering health, retirement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two-year college certificate and 1–6 months at AGM Container Controls, or related training.
• Sufficient English reading/writing/speaking ability.
• Strong clerical and customer service skills are required.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills for production planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and administer the production schedule for the production process.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, Engineering and Sales.
• Initiate material requisitions and track materials in process.
• Communicate production status and meet delivery dates.
• Maintain inventory, shortage, and material status records in ERP.
• Support in-plant material transfers and routing to meet schedules.
• Track purchase orders, jobs, and material flow; address delays.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Clerical Skills

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Math Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Two-year certificate

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP software

Job description

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Production Job Planner

Operations Hourly - Production/Factory Full-Time Tucson, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1256

AGM's Production Job Planner is responsible for creating and administering the schedule for the production process of products. The Production Job Planner coordinates with Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, Engineering, and Sales to support material availability, communicate production status, and meet customer delivery dates.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews job demand and develops a production schedule that may change daily as new jobs and delivery dates are received.
• Reviews production schedules and related information and initiates material requisitions for estimating, purchasing, and in-house material requirements.
• Works with Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, Engineering, and Sales to determine material requirements, identify shortages, and track materials in process.
• Communicates production status and integrates work planning and execution objectives across departments.
• Uses and helps maintain computerized inventory, shortage, in-process production, and material status and location records.
• Works with AGM's Inventory Manager to arrange in-plant material transfers and monitor materials and parts through the stockroom and warehouse to meet production schedules.
• Tracks and reports purchase orders, jobs, and incoming and outgoing materials, and routes materials promptly to the appropriate departments.
• Addresses delivery inconsistencies or delays to help ensure customer delivery dates are met.
• Uses verbal communication to expedite work and Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and AGM's ERP software to complete tasks accurately.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and reports or corrects unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Follows AGM's Quality Management System processes and procedures, including applicable ISO procedures.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality and follows company policies, including AGM's Courtesy and Professionalism Policy, in dealings with employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Other duties may be assigned by a manager from another department, as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Organization & Attention to Detail: Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize several assignments at the same time.
• Clerical & Customer Service Skills: Very good clerical and customer service skills, excellent voice and telephone skills, and very good computer experience are required.
• Education & Experience: A two-year certificate from a college and one to six months at AGM Container Controls, or related experience and/or training.
• English Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and write English effectively; read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos; and take and write meeting minutes effectively.
• Basic Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute percentages.
• Problem Solving & Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the candidate will spend prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a computer workstation. The position requires frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment, as well as the ability to read computer screens and documents and communicate effectively in person and by telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The core functions of this position will take place primarily at a computer workstation in a manufacturing environment. The candidate may work near moving mechanical parts and machinery and may be exposed to, or come in direct contact with, potentially hazardous chemicals or materials. All employees are expected to follow the proper safety procedures associated with their work area(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:

Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a comprehensive background check.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1.This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
2. 2.Please note that this is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan - a retirement plan you can grow with!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits.
• 401(k) retirement options to help you start saving today!
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year - go back to school on us!
• 529 Education Savings Plan to help you pay for college in addition to AGM's assistance.
• Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase!
• Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months.
• Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses!
• Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days - and an annual company picnic.
• Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!