Production Planning Specialist (5537)

Ecoplastic America Corporation; Register (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecoplastic America Corporation in Register, GA is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to oversee end-to-end production planning for injection molding and manage ERP/MES data for inventory and scheduling.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and experience with SAP, MES, and ERP systems. On-site position with daily production coordination and supplier liaison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or closely related field.
• Experience with ERP/MES and SAP for production planning and inventory tracking preferred.
• Ability to translate production data into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production capacity and demand to identify bottlenecks.
• Create annual, monthly, and daily production plans.
• Maintain and update production schedules and inventory records.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure materials availability.
• Track downtime and coordinate maintenance to minimize disruptions.

Skills

ERP systems

MES

SAP

Materials planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

SAP

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Register, GA 30452, Job Title: Production Planning Specialist

Department: Production Control

Location: Register, GA / On-Site

Job Type: FT Exempt

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Reports to: General Manager, Production Control

Ecoplastic America Corporation (Register, GA) seeks a Production Planning Specialist to support the company’s injection molding operations and help keep production running smoothly. The duties of the position include: (i) oversee end-to-end production planning and control for injection molding operations, aligning manpower, materials, and machine scheduling to support on-time delivery; (ii) create and update daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer needs and internal capacity; (iii) ensure molding lines have the materials, tools, and consumables needed to stay on schedule; (iv) maintain stock of essential injection molding supplies and communicate with both local suppliers and Korean vendors; (v) perform monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory information; (vi) handle supply chain raw materials, WIP, and finished goods levels to ensure customer orders can be shipped on time; (vii) provide Korean–English communication support by liaising between Korean management, local teams, and external vendors; (viii) translate production updates, technical information, and meeting discussions; (ix) maintain accurate production and inventory data in the MES and SAP systems; (x) record daily production activity, inventory movements, and material usage to support reporting and decision-making; (xi) identify bottlenecks on the production floor and communicate to appropriate teams. Requirements: a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a closely related field. Must also demonstrate knowledge of enterprise systems including enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES), SAP for production planning, inventory management, and data tracking, acquired through education or training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production capacity and demand to identify potential bottlenecks or constraints.
• Develop strategies to optimize production resources and meet customer demands.
• Create annual, monthly, and daily production plans based on annual orders and demand forecasts.
• Production Performance Management (ERP System)
• Record and monitor daily production performance in the ERP system.
• Facilitate the closing of manufacturing orders and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate daily to align production plans with target production goals.
• Oversee the management of out-of-pocket product warehousing, ensuring proper storage and inventory control.
• Register production information based on the Production Operation Plan (POP).
• Maintain accurate records of production data.
• Track equipment downtime and implement strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure minimal impact on production.
• Prepare shipping instructions and oversee the delivery process.
• Monitor daily inventory levels and report any discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly pay-off procedures to reconcile inventory.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of KD (Knock-Down) imported parts and materials.

Qualifications

Ecoplastic America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Ecoplastic America complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

In compliance with the State of Georgia Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or national origin.

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the employment process should contact Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation.