Production Planner

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible packaging company in Rockwall, Texas seeks a qualified Production Planner to efficiently schedule production jobs and manage overall plant operations. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, along with significant experience in scheduling and materials management. Ideal candidates will contribute to operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/materials management, with 2+ years in production scheduling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production jobs in all work centers efficiently.
• Partner with plant supervisors for logistics and material distribution.
• Develop long-term goals for maintaining and increasing efficiencies.

Skills

Demand management

Procurement and supplier planning

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

Four-year BS or BA degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: SPR Packaging - Rockwall, TX

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Supply Chain

Description

Flexible packaging company located in Rockwall, Texas is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Production Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling production jobs in all work centers in the plant and supply/demand analysis to ensure production is scheduled in the most efficient “just in time” manner.

Specific duties include:

• Use of ERP scheduling software; schedule production in a timely and cost effective manner; use capacity planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods; load level production plan, and identify potential corrective actions such as: adding additional shift hours, working overtime or outsourcing.
• Partner with plant supervisors for effective logistics and material distribution of raw materials and supplies.
• Constant awareness of plant production status and timely updates to systems.
• Manage work order process and distribution.
• Review new products with all departments to ensure that we can support all the needed requirements.
• Lead efforts to utilize ERP more effectively in the areas of planning and demand management.
• Continual search for cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and implement long term goals to maintain and increase efficiencies

Qualifications

• Four-year BS or BA degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing and/or materials management, with a minimum of at least two years in production scheduling
• Essential concepts and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements, planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control and continuous improvement
• Positive and energetic individual that has the ability to work well with all levels of an organization; must be able to get along well with others and willing to work long hours when needed
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively and lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Microsoft Office applications – MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge/use of ERP systems