Production Planner

Silgan Containers; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Maxton, NC is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and manage inventory to support customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves analyzing forecasts, ensuring material availability, and collaborating with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive efficient production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling and inventory control in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and long-range production schedules.
• Analyze sales forecasts and customer demand to align production plans with business needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage materials to support Just-in-Time manufacturing.
• Coordinate with corporate planning, customer service, shipping, and plant leadership to meet customer requirements.
• Order and track raw materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production capacity and adjust schedules based on operational requirements.
• Prepare reports related to forecasts, production volumes, inventory, line loading, and customer demand.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and monthly reporting activities; drive inventory accuracy and FIFO.
• Serve as a key link between production, supply chain, and customer fulfillment activities.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Scheduling

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business / supply chain / operations education (plus)

Job description

Maxton, NC Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team in Maxton, NC. In this role, you will coordinate production schedules, manage inventory levels, analyze forecasts, and ensure materials are available to support customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Now Hiring a Production Planner

Maxton, NC Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team in Maxton, NC. In this role, you will coordinate production schedules, manage inventory levels, analyze forecasts, and ensure materials are available to support customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys solving problems, balancing priorities, and partnering across operations, supply chain, customer service, and leadership teams to keep production running efficiently.

What We Offer You

• Excellent salary based on experience, education, skills, and market conditions
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, telemedicine, wellness programs, and more
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact within a leading manufacturing organization

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and long-range production schedules
• Analyze sales forecasts and customer demand to ensure production plans align with business needs
• Monitor inventory levels and manage materials to support Just-in-Time manufacturing operations
• Coordinate with corporate planning, customer service, shipping, and plant leadership to meet customer requirements
• Order and track raw materials to ensure uninterrupted production
• Monitor production capacity and adjust schedules based on operational requirements
• Prepare reports related to forecasts, production volumes, inventory, line loading, and customer demand
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and monthly reporting activitiesHelp drive inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, and inventory control initiatives
• Serve as a key link between production, supply chain, and customer fulfillment activities

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field is a plus
• Production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using forecasting data, production schedules, and inventory management processes

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging in North America. Every day, our products help safely package many of the food items found in homes across the country.

At Silgan, we are committed to operational excellence, employee development, and sustainability. We invest in our people, support career growth, and continue to reduce our environmental footprint through responsible manufacturing practices and recyclable packaging solutions.

Join a team where your expertise in production planning, inventory management, materials planning, and supply chain coordination helps drive operational excellence, customer service, and manufacturing performance.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.