Supports production planning, demand management, inventory control, scheduling, material availability, capacity planning, and coordination between manufacturing and supply chain teams.
POSITION SUMMARYA Production Planner supports the operational workflow of the plant by converting the monthly production plan into daily and weekly scheduled based on incoming sales orders vs. monthly forecast. This role works collaboratively across the organization while prioritizing production and inbound components. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, this role reports to the Planning Manager and works with other Production Planners and Buyers.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESA Production Planner is responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Collaborates with corporate Planners to publish weekly and daily fill schedule with priority list for Florence Plant based on incoming sales and replenishment orders
- Partners with product marketing management, product support and master data teams to ensure current Florence Bills of Materials for finished goods
- Prioritizes inbound packaging components with Plant Buyer(s) based on capacity constraints at suppliers and manufacturing locations
- Maintains sufficient supply of material for blending needs
- Works closely with Plant Buyer(s) ensure raw materials are available on a timely basis and inventories are controlled appropriately to avoid SMOG
- Collaborates with other departments including Customer Service and Logistics to ensure customer needs are met, including preparation of sample orders (packaging materials)
- Completes SAP downloads including
- Reconciles/corrects discrepancies vs. daily production,
- Reports accurate reject/rework properly
- Reports daily consumptions
- Prepares & prioritizes daily production schedule for blending and filling utilizing monthly schedule & new order information
- Participates in periodic raw and finished goods material inventories
- Maintains production-related records and ensures the confidentiality of all data
POSITION REQUIREMENTS- High School diploma
- At least 1 year of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
- Highly Preferred
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain or business related degree
- Proficiency with Tableau
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSA Production Planner is required to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Follow all safety requirements including wearing the appropriate PPE (contact lenses prohibited on the production floor)
- Sits in front of a computer in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
- Moves around production floor as needed
- Lifts up to 25 pounds
- Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent organizational, prioritization & planning skills with close attention to detail
- Accommodates shifting priorities in a fast paced environment as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement
- Work on different times/ shifts based on business needs
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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,250.00 and $103,026.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
