Production and Materials Planner

Are you an organized, forward-thinking logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a talented professional to own the production scheduling and material procurement for our active manufacturing facility. In this vital role, you will be the bridge between our suppliers and the shop floor—maximizing machine utilization, eliminating bottlenecks, and ensuring our lines always have the raw materials they need to succeed. If you are an analytical problem-solver who loves optimizing data and collaborating across departments, we want you on our team! -- What’s in It for You: Your Benefits We take care of the people who keep our production lines running. Here is what you can look forward to:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.

• Flexible Care Options: Access to a suite of voluntary health benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

• Work-Life Balance: 1–2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to refresh and recharge.

salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Must Have: 2 - 4 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics/extrusion preferred).

• Master Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and optimize daily and long-term production schedules for all extrusion and converting lines.

• Capacity Management: Manage the plant capacity chart to drive equipment utilization, strategic decisions, and accurate labor planning.

• Material Procurement: Order and manage all raw production materials, including resins, additives, and consumables, to prevent line interruptions.

• Inventory Control: Track material consumption, manage safety stock levels, and coordinate directly with suppliers on lead times and cost accuracy.

• Data Optimization: Review and troubleshoot MRP outputs, BOM issues, and production data to ensure absolute system accuracy.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production Supervisors and Maintenance teams to seamlessly adjust schedules for machine constraints, maintenance, or client changes.

• Nice-to-Have: APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

• Nice-to-Have: Experience with extrusion, converting, or flexible plastics manufacturing.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 4 hours at one time

Skills

• Production Scheduling
• Material Procurement
• MRP/ERP Systems
• Capacity Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Relations

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

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, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.