Production Planner - Itasca, IL

VetJobs; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is looking for a Production Planner in Itasca, IL, where you'll develop production schedules and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in SAP. Candidates with military affiliation are particularly encouraged to apply, ensuring a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in inventory management within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with procurement processes.
• Experience reading technical machine diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term production schedules.
• Collaborate with factory teams for optimal production.
• Utilize SAP for production scheduling.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Work Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders.

Ways you will make a difference

• Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements
• Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs
• Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions
• Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service
• Complete the detailed schedule for next week’s production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together
• update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required
• Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning
• Verify that all components are available – both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site – in order to execute the weekly published production schedule
• Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)
• Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes
  
  

Auto req ID

449319BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Manufacturing

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize inventory levels and storeroom operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively lead and collaborate with other departments
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced setting
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in storeroom or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with procurement and inventory processes as well as vendor management
• Familiarity with maintenance operations and the role of spare parts in equipment reliability
• Proficiency with inventory management systems, preferably SAP
• Experience reading technical machine diagrams
  
  

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Compensation

The salalry range for this position is $73,200 to $109,800 per year

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City*

Itasca

State*

Illinois

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ferrara

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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