Production Planner

Production PlannerSilgan Containers is seeking a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team in Maxton, NC. In this role, you will coordinate production schedules, manage inventory levels, analyze forecasts, and ensure materials are available to support customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys solving problems, balancing priorities, and partnering across operations, supply chain, customer service, and leadership teams to keep production running efficiently.What We Offer You:Excellent salary based on experience, education, skills, and market conditionsComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceAdditional benefits including pet insurance, telemedicine, wellness programs, and more401(k) retirement savings plan with dollar-for-dollar company matchPaid time off and holidaysAnnual merit-based pay increasesTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to make a direct impact within a leading manufacturing organizationWhat You'll Do:Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and long-range production schedulesAnalyze sales forecasts and customer demand to ensure production plans align with business needsMonitor inventory levels and manage materials to support Just-in-Time manufacturing operationsCoordinate with corporate planning, customer service, shipping, and plant leadership to meet customer requirementsOrder and track raw materials to ensure uninterrupted productionMonitor production capacity and adjust schedules based on operational requirementsPrepare reports related to forecasts, production volumes, inventory, line loading, and customer demandSupport budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and monthly reporting activitiesHelp drive inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, and inventory control initiativesServe as a key link between production, supply chain, and customer fulfillment activitiesWhat We Need From You:High school diploma or GED required; additional education in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field is a plusProduction planning, scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience using forecasting data, production schedules, and inventory management processesWho We Are:Silgan Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging in North America. Every day, our products help safely package many of the food items found in homes across the country.At Silgan, we are committed to operational excellence, employee development, and sustainability. We invest in our people, support career growth, and continue to reduce our environmental footprint through responsible manufacturing practices and recyclable packaging solutions.Join a team where your expertise in production planning, inventory management, materials planning, and supply chain coordination helps drive operational excellence, customer service, and manufacturing performance.