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Production Planner/Scheduler

THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO LLC

Pineville, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily and weekly production activities in a high-volume, sku intensive consumer goods manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment while meeting product demand, quality standards, and delivery deadlines.  

Description:

Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules 
  • Balance production capacity with customer orders and forecasted demand
  • Sequence jobs to maximize throughput and minimize changeovers and downtime
  • Adjust schedules in real time based on labor availability, equipment issues, or material shortages

Coordination & Communication

  • Work closely with packaging supervisors, line leads, and operators to execute schedules
  • Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure component and raw material availability
  • Communicate schedule changes clearly to all affected departments
  • Participate in daily production meetings and shift handoffs

Inventory & Materials Management

  • Monitor raw material, components, and finished goods inventory levels
  • Ensure materials are staged and available to support scheduled production
  • Help prevent stockouts and excess inventory
  • Establishes appropriate safety stock in coordination with the sales team

Performance Tracking & Reporting

  • Track production output, schedule adherence, and downtime
  • Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for flow and efficiency maximization
  • Maintain accurate production records and reports 

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

  • Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure scheduling supports quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Assist with capacity planning for new products or increased volume

Qualifications

Required

  • Associates degree and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or similar) and basic production systems

Preferred

  • Experience in packaging, food, consumer goods, or light manufacturing
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands
  • Team-oriented with a hands-on mindset

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing/packaging plant setting
  • May require standing, walking, and floor presence
  • Occasional overtime based on production needs

 

 

KPI Scorecard

Schedule & Delivery (40%)

KPI

Target

Actual

Status

Schedule Adherence

≥ 95%

On-Time Order Completion

≥ 98%

Units Produced vs Plan

≥ 100%

Unplanned Schedule Changes

≤ 5% / week

Throughput & Efficiency (25%)

KPI

Target

Actual

Status

Line Utilization

85–90%

Changeover Time

↓ QoQ improvement

Schedule-Driven Downtime

↓ YoY improvement

Inventory & Materials (20%)

KPI

Target

Actual

Status

Material Availability Rate

≥ 99%

Material-Related Delays

0 preventable

Inventory Accuracy

≥ 98%

Labor & Cost Control (10%)

KPI

Target

Actual

Status

Labor Hours vs Plan

95–105%

Overtime %

≤ plant target

Quality & Communication (5%)

KPI

Target

Actual

Status

Scheduling-Related Scrap/Rework

0

Late-Order Customer Complaints

0

Schedule Issued On Time

100%

 

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