Production Planner

Greif; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Production Planner to analyze, plan, and control routine production schedules at a manufacturing site in the United States. You will ensure a smooth flow of materials and estimate resources needed for daily operations.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Greif values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan and control routine production schedules.
• Ensure a controlled flow of approved materials according to analytics.
• Estimate and schedule human resources, tools, and equipment.
• Research and evaluate changes to production processes and equipment.
• Optimize manufacturing products at site level.
• Provide analytical support for operations excellence.
• Adapt priorities in a dynamic environment based on demand.
• Generate and review production reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company’s Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035577 Production Planner (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan and control routine production schedules.
• Ensure a controlled flow of approved materials according to material requirement analytics.
• Based on analysis, estimate and schedule the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for basic routine production processes.
• Research and evaluate changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.
• Ensure optimization for manufacturing products at a site level.
• Provide analytical support for manufacturing operation excellence, manage basic operational issues to conclusion.
• Quickly and professionally adapt priorities in a constantly evolving environment based on demand and value.
• Generate and review production reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or software.
• Takes an analytical approach to complex issues and problem solving.
• Good attention to detail.
• Solid foundation in research ability.

At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.