What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at The Visual Pak Companies?
Job Details
Job Location
Waukegan, IL
Salary Range
$52,422.40 - $78,633.60 Salary
Job Shift
1st Shift
Description
Position Title: Production Planner - Liquids EEO Category: Professionals (13-1199)
Reporting into Title: Planning Manager or Operations Manager
Business and Department: Production Liquids
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .
Position Purpose/Summary: The Production Planner works with customers, production, warehouse, co-workers and suppliers to establish optimum production schedules and run strategies.
Direct Reports
None.
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education
Job Location
Waukegan, IL
Salary Range
$52,422.40 - $78,633.60 Salary
Job Shift
1st Shift
Description
Position Title: Production Planner - Liquids EEO Category: Professionals (13-1199)
Reporting into Title: Planning Manager or Operations Manager
Business and Department: Production Liquids
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .
Position Purpose/Summary: The Production Planner works with customers, production, warehouse, co-workers and suppliers to establish optimum production schedules and run strategies.
Direct Reports
None.
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.
- Follow Hazardous Material Handling Procedures and go through Initial and Annual Training
- Act as liaison between customers and the plant to relay key data, execute orders and meet delivery dates.
- Determines production priorities by analyzing manufacturing capacity, studying customer orders or forecast, and master production schedule needs while controlling inventory levels.
- Monitors production by collecting production data, comparing progress to schedule, customer orders, and inventory.
- Resolves scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information, coordinating with co-workers and vendors to create a solution.
- Input, monitor and maintain accurate data within internal company MRP system and external customer MRP systems (Navision, SAP, other) .
- Work to maximize line efficiency and rates without compromising quality.
- Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work line at all times.
- Run shortage reports to identify material shortages for production/blending.
- Run production schedules and submit to customers
- Work with customers on disposition of excess/obsolete inventory.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate in business, Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management, or related fields
- At least 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Environment, Customer Service, Procurement, or relatable experience to support the role (Required)
- Candidate must have an understanding of at least two of the following: Supply Chain, Procurement, Forecast Planning, Customer Service, Inventory Control or Contract Manufacturing (Preferred)
- Must be consistently articulate verbally and written while representing our company with a positive attitude towards teammates, vendors and customers.
- Fluent in English (2 nd Spanish is helpful, not required)
- Contribute within a team environment and possess the ability to work autonomously as well.
- Possess a strong work ethic, reliability and take ownership of customer accounts, as well as building and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Must continuously strive to consistently support best practices and SOPs throughout the organization.
- PowerPoint, Word, Excel (basic) is required.
- SAP Environments (preferred)
- MRP, ERS (preferred)
- Must be able to occasionally lift items up to 55 lbs. Have ability to sit for long periods of time.
- While this position is primarily working in an office environment, the position can occasionally require work on a warehouse floor with noises, beeping, and other mechanical devices.
- Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment.
Salary : $52,422 - $78,634
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