PRODUCTION PLANNER

Position Purpose The Production Control Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and advancing product and process quality standards across the organization. This position coordinates the flow of work and raw materials in strict accordance with the master production schedule to meet demanding customer requirements while maximizing plant-wide operating efficiency. Responsibilities Prepare and publish production packaging schedules that satisfy customer demand while minimizing line changeovers and managing plant workload; integrate these schedules with the master production schedule. Schedule and manage work orders within the Epicor ERP system to ensure accurate, real‑time demand signals are dispatched to production, purchasing, and warehouse teams. Group similar items into product families to implement unified batch‑manufacturing processes, minimizing downtime and driving floor efficiency; define and enforce Bill of Materials (BOM) sequencing rules for uniformity across manufactured lines. Compile and analyze daily KPIs—including production rates, progress‑to‑plan metrics, material availability versus demand, machine change history, and customer scorecards; perform root‑cause analysis on scheduling failures and process bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective improvements. Partner with management, customer service, sales, and production leads to dynamically adjust schedules in response to material shortages or labor constraints; coordinate freight shipments, resolve logistics complaints, and mitigate late deliveries. Maintain meticulous historical archives of delivery requests, original quantities, operational commitments, and schedule modifications. Track and audit on‑site transaction accuracy and support year‑end physical inventory activities. Essential Functions Manual lifting up to 50 lbs. Standing for 8 hours at one time. Qualifications and Requirements Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred; no degree required. 3–5 years of progressive production planning or inventory control experience in a manufacturing facility. Practical knowledge of ERP/MRP software and experience with dashboard reporting. Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot tables, and data modeling. Bilingual capability is a plus. Salary and Working Hours Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year. Shift: First Work hours: 8 AM – 5 PM. Benefits Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan (benefits are based on eligibility). Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA