Sustainable Production Planner (ERP/MRP)

Huhtamaki; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a qualified professional to manage production capacity and align with the planning team to ensure timely order processing. You will ensure shop orders are correctly assigned to work centers and collaborate with Operations and Customer Service to optimize schedules for customer demand and efficiencies.

The role requires knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, experience in manufacturing planning, and familiarity with the pulp and paper industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4-year degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP manufacturing software required, BPCS preferred.
• Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus.
• Knowledge of pulp and paper industry preferred
• APICS involvement and certification preferred
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Manage production capacity for Hopkinsville facility.
• Work with Production Planning Team to ensure processing of orders in a timely manner.
• Ensure shop order are assigned to appropriate work centers.
• Interface with Operations and Customer Service personnel to prioritize production plan to maximize customer demand and production efficiencies.
• Communicate updated schedule status as needed.
• Provides daily Operations update.
• Generate and distribute various production reports to support subsequent production activates.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as appropriate to achieve company goals.
• Assist with implementation of new technology and ERP systems, and serve as point person across plant implementation.
• Assist with monthly and annual inventories.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Inventory management

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelors in Business Management or related field (preferred)

APICS certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP software

BPCS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Huhtamaki in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a qualified professional to manage production capacity and align with the planning team to ensure timely order processing. You will ensure shop orders are correctly assigned to work centers and collaborate with Operations and Customer Service to optimize schedules for customer demand and efficiencies.

The role requires knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, experience in manufacturing planning, and familiarity with the pulp and paper industry.