What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner Assistant position at R. M. Palmer Company?
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The Production Planner Assistant will support our production and planning teams by ensuring materials are available, production schedules are met, and accurate communication flows between departments. This role is essential to minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth production processes.
R.M. Palmer Company, LLC designs, produces, packages, and ships seasonal chocolate novelties. Its products include filled chocolates, solid chocolates, chocolate bars and balls, chocolate cups and coins, chocolate patties, and seasonal products. In addition to their own branded products, the Company co-manufactures both seasonal and everyday products for other large branded companies. Today, the Company operates out of two manufacturing facilities and one distribution facility with ~600 full-time employees. R.M. Palmer Company, LLC has some of the most differentiated manufacturing capabilities in the industry as one of the only companies in the U.S. able to make hollow molded chocolate candy products and multicolor chocolate candy novelties.
Production Planner Assistant Responsibilities:
- Evaluate on-hand and incoming supplies to ensure production timelines are met and downtime is minimized.
- Serve as a backup for inventory management.
- Collaborate with purchasing to ensure necessary materials are available for production.
- Act as a liaison between the art department and planning to ensure product accuracy and completion of artwork for production.
- Provide backup support to the Assistant Production Planner and Production Planner.
- Review and inspect forecast changes to identify potential impacts.
- Attend various meetings to support planning and production.
Production Planner Assistant Requirements:
- Experience with AS400 and production processes is a plus
- Planning experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Willingness to learn and be trained on new systems and processes.
If you are organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for the Production Planner Assistant position today!
The R. M. Palmer Company provides safety education and training to all our employees in GMP Regulations, Food Safety Guidelines, Food Quality Programs, Employee Safety, and on SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements on an annual basis. In return, the Company expects and insists that all employees recognize their individual obligation to conduct themselves with due regard not only for their own safety but for the safety of their fellow employees and to incorporate the food training to the products that are being produced for public consumption. Additional training may be required depending on the job assignment. More detailed information is spelled out in the essential functions of this job description.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Reading, PA 19610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person