Production Planner

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a production planning professional to optimize capacity and timeliness across the plant. You will collaborate with planning, operations, and customer service to align schedules with demand and maximize efficiency.

Strong ERP/MRP experience and a background in manufacturing are essential. Ideal candidates bring a solid foundation in planning and inventory, plus familiarity with office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; a 4-year degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP or MRP manufacturing software; BPCS experience is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of pulp and paper industry preferred; APICS involvement/certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage production capacity for Hopkinsville facility.
• Work with Production Planning Team to ensure processing of orders in a timely manner.
• Assign shop orders to appropriate work centers and coordinate with Operations and Customer Service to prioritize production.
• Communicate updated schedule status as needed.
• Provide daily Operations updates.
• Generate and distribute production reports to support subsequent production activities.
• Other responsibilities as needed to achieve company goals.
• Assist with ERP implementation and serve as plant-wide point person.
• Assist with monthly and annual inventories.

Skills

Planning

Inventory management

Customer focus

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

BPCS

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage production capacity for Hopkinsville facility.
• Work with Production Planning Team to ensure processing of orders in a timely manner.
• Ensure shop order are assigned to appropriate work centers, Interface with Operations and Customer Service personnel to prioritize production plan to maximize customer demand and production efficiencies.
• Communicate updated schedule status as needed.
• Provides daily Operations update.
• Generate and distribute various production reports to support subsequent production activates.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as appropriate to achieve company goals.
• Assist with implementation of new technology and ERP systems, and serve as point person across plant implementation.
• Assist with monthly and annual inventories.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required, 4-year degree Business Management or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP manufacturing software required, BPCS preferred.
• Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of pulp and paper industry preferred APICS involvement and certification preferred
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Power Point.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to use computer keyboard for data entry.
• Must be able to speak, hear, see, and sit for extended periods.