Production Planner

The Visual Pak Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Production Planner to optimize production schedules and enhance delivery efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include coordinating with customers and managing inventory to ensure timely delivery of products.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5 years’ experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• APICS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between customers and plant to meet delivery dates.
• Analyze manufacturing capacity to determine production priorities.
• Monitor production data and resolve scheduling problems.

Skills

Communication skills in both English and Spanish

Team building

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

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Description

Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Purpose/Summary: The Production Planner works with customers, production, warehouse, co-workers and suppliers to establish optimum production schedules and run strategies.

Direct Reports

• None.
  
  

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

• Act as liaison between customers, CSRs, account managers, and the plant to relay key data, execute orders, and meet delivery dates.
• Determines production priorities by analyzing manufacturing capacity, studying customer orders or forecasts, and mastering production schedule needs while controlling inventory levels.
• Monitors production by collecting production data, and comparing progress to schedule, customer orders, and inventory.
• Resolves scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information, and coordinating with co-workers and vendors to create a solution.
• Release necessary materials and components from vendors using customer forecasts, orders, inventory levels, and production schedules in order to achieve established delivery dates for customer-owned inventory only.
• Input, monitor, and maintain accurate data within internal company MRP system and external customer MRP systems (Navision, SAP, other)
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-going outcome that is measurable

• Maintains all customer forecasts for the sustainability of the accounts and production scheduling; action orders to release for the weekly schedule lock.
• Maintains inventory accuracy of all customer-owned inventory
• Maintains a solid relationship with CSRs & account managers for their accounts
• Learn other accounts to be a backup to other planners
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or other relevant field
• APICS certification preferred
  
  

Experience

• 5 years’ professional experience in a contract Manufacturing environment
  
  

Technology/Software

• Proven Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) proficiency
• Proficient, knowledgeable and comfortable working with an MRP system, including item and Bill of material maintenance, forecast maintenance, sales order maintenance and purchase orders
  
  

Communication

• Communication skills in both English and Spanish (2nd Spanish preferred)
• Strong motivating and team-building skills (mentoring and coaching)
  
  

Physical Capabilities

Strength: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Movement: Regularly stands; walks; sits; uses hands to type, grasp/handle, or reach with hands and arms. May need to stoop, kneel or crouch.

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: N/A

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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