Wave Planner-B2C

ID Logistics US; Village of Somers (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics US is seeking a Wave Planner to ensure shift materials and donor packaging are ready and aligned with production schedules. The role collaborates with administrative staff, packaging teams, and shift supervisors to meet daily targets and maintain GMP adherence.

The position requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, forklift certification, and strong communication and math skills; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of 1-3 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 1 year of that experience in managing or directing team activities or with direct supervision of people.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills, must be able to add subtract, multiply and divide without a calculator.
• Ability to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirements.
• Understands and demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Certified Forklift Operator with demonstrated performance.
• Training skills to train basic line tasks for new personnel and all Line Lead skills and functions for training of Line Leads.

Responsibilities

• Review Production Schedule to manage changes to daily activity.
• Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads at beginning of each shift.
• Assembles and distributes all production documentation, specifications and requirements for each line of oncoming shift.
• Provides Team Lead/Shift Supervisor support for at start-up of new items.
• Initiate and generate shift codes in system.
• Generate pallet labels as needed.
• Provide training for new line leads and forklift operators in.
• Communicate previous shift’s donor and packaging returns to supervisor via e-mail and meeting in person.
• Provides additional Shift Supervisor support as needed when multiple issues arise.
• Provides Line Lead Training and Qualification documentation. Also provides back-up training as need for Shift Supervisor.
• Clears all warehouse doors at beginning of shift to support closing and timely transfer of materials from warehouse.
• Coordinates and resolves all issue in a timely manner
• Coordinates all packaging and material assignments and placement for oncoming shift.
• Coordinates all product and packaging returns for respective shift.
• Monitors production personnel equipment and tools to ensure availability. Maintains radio inventory, knives, tape guns and misc. tools.
• Counsel team members and document performance issues as needed, with follow-up communication to Staffing Supervisor
• Monitors work area to ensure 5S principles are followed
• Monitors powerlift/truck safety inspection and sign out forms for completeness.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

English literacy

5S principles

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Description

When you join ID Logistics, you become part of a company committed to Investing in our Employees. This commitment is the foundation for the ID Logistics benefits program. As an Employer of Choice, ID Logistics invests in you by providing a comprehensive benefits program that offers a valuable, affordable benefit plan package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off along with other supplemental benefits.

When you join ID Logistics, you become part of a company committed to Investing in our Employees. This commitment is the foundation for the ID Logistics benefits program. As an Employer of Choice, ID Logistics invests in you by providing a comprehensive benefits program that offers a valuable, affordable benefit plan package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off along with other supplemental benefits.

Description of the Position

The Wave Planner role is to ensure that all materials and logistical needs for their assigned shift are met to achieve operational and production standards. They are also responsible for ensuring the oncoming shift packaging material and donors are in place with lines setup for operation. To accomplish this, they must communicate with the administrative staff, Packaging and Shift Supervisors to identify and align with the shift needs. They have overall responsibility for their shift returns which include all packaging materials and donor products.

Responsibilities

• Review Production Schedule to manage changes to daily activity
• Provide assignments and training for lift operators and line leads at beginning of each shift
• Assembles and distributes all production documentation, specifications and requirements for each line of oncoming shift
• Provides Team Lead/Shift Supervisor support for at start-up of new items
• Initiate and generate shift codes in system
• Generate pallet labels as needed
• Provide training for new line leads and forklift operators in
• Communicate previous shift’s donor and packaging returns to supervisor via e-mail and meeting in person.
• Provides additional Shift Supervisor support as needed when multiple issues arise.
• Provides Line Lead Training and Qualification documentation. Also provides back-up training as need for Shift Supervisor.
• Clears all warehouse doors at beginning of shift to support closing and timely transfer of materials from warehouse.
• Coordinates and resolves all issue in a timely manner
• Coordinates all packaging and material assignments and placement for oncoming shift
• Coordinates all product and packaging returns for respective shift.
• Monitors production personnel equipment and tools to ensure availability. Maintains radio inventory, knives, tape guns and misc. tools.
• Counsel team members and document performance issues as needed, with follow-up communication to Staffing Supervisor
• Monitors work area to ensure 5S principles are followed
• Monitors powerlift/truck safety inspection and sign out forms for completeness.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift: Friday-Sunday 7am-7:30pm

Pay: $20.00 with $2.00 weekend shift differential

Requirements

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of experience and education

Required Skills And Abilities

• Minimum of 1-3 years in a manufacturing or production environment
• At least 1 year of that experience in managing or directing team activities or with direct supervision of people.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills, must be able to add subtract, multiply and divide without a calculator
• Ability to read and write English to ensure proper interpretation of customer specifications and requirements.
• Understands and demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices
• Certified Forklift Operator with demonstrated performance
• Training skills to train basic line tasks for new personnel and all Line Lead skills and functions for training of Line Leads.