Production Planner/Scheduler
Production Planner/Scheduler
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Seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to oversee production planning scheduling and procurement for a manufacturing facility specializing in thermoforming foam print operations and related product lines. This role serves as the key liaison between customer service procurement and operations ensuring efficiency cost-effectiveness and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule production for foam straw cutlery extruder and specialty lines.
- Collaborate with corporate planning and customer service to maintain timely and efficient production schedules.
- Optimize equipment usage while aligning output with production goals and customer demand.
- Monitor order flow prioritize production to meet market needs and adjust plans based on capacity constraints.
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate procurement of key raw materials (foam beads plastic pellets packaging etc.).
- Handle local procurement of operational supplies (inks machine parts maintenance items).
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate pricing contracts and cost savings.
- Oversee purchasing processes including issuing purchase orders and ensuring inventory adequacy.
- Handle materials receipt coordination with Accounts Payable and manage disposal of surplus or obsolete materials.
- Maintain documentation vendor communications and compliance with company purchasing procedures.
- Support production management in their absence and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
- Enforce safety GMP HACCP and SQF protocols.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams as needed and attend meetings regularly.
- Bachelors degree in a technical field preferred.
- Minimum 4 to 10 years of supervisory or management experience in fast-paced manufacturing.
- Background in plastics EPS consumer goods or high-speed production is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
- Hands-on leadership style and excellent communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- English language fluency (verbal and written) required.
- Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to work both independently and within teams.
Employment Type
Full Time
