Production Planning Manager

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex our 20000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .

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This individual is responsible for production scheduling purchasing production materials MRP activities shipping receiving and inventory control. This position will have 9 direct reports - Shipping Lead and Shipper/Receivers. The Production Planning Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager.

Supports and assists with all Plant Safety Programs.

Provides leadership training coaching and guidance to team

Work daily with the Production Scheduler Department Managers and Corporate Customer Service to optimize production output and meet customer delivery dates.

Serve as Plant contact for Corporate Customer Service and Sales and Operational Planning teams

Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system (MRP)

Evaluate analyze and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis and maintain system processes including the delivery of daily and monthly status reports to appropriate parties

Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems

Directs manages and monitors production inventory control shipping receiving and materials processes.

Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.

Works with purchasing department and suppliers to schedule delivery of materials supplies and other consumables.

Manages and monitors storage of production consumables and finished goods.

Oversees shipping receiving and 3PL functions related to material and finished goods.

Performs system adjustments on damaged obsolete or variance inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.

Establishes procedures for conducting quarterly physical inventories

Supports Plant Manager and Financial Analyst in preparation of annual budget.

Little to no travel required

Month end activities require active participation dates may fall on weekends and holidays. Position may require some evening participation outside of traditional business hours.

Minimum of 5 years in a Planning or Materials Management role required

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

Prior experience with BAAN software highly preferred

Experience in an industrial environment preferred

Proven analytical abilities

Practical experience generating process documentation and reports

Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Proven development of innovative and impactful systems solutions

Experience using Microsoft Office products