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PRODUCTION PLANNER

Job Summary

Coordinate and optimize production schedules to meet customer demand while having cost-effective inventory management. Ensure efficient and timely production of jobs while minimizing production costs. Manages stock levels and provides timely product delivery to our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, considering lead times, production capacities and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with production teams, customer service, sales, supply chain, and material planning to understand data from demand forecasting and plan production requirements.
• Adjust schedules proactively when changes occur such as material delays, rush jobs, or rework.
• Communicate schedule changes effectively to production leadership.
• Maintain planning and scheduling software.
• Work closely with purchasing to monitor raw material inventory by scheduling stock deliveries for the current month.
• Communicate daily needed art approvals, copybooks, etc. to facilitate meeting scheduled press dates.
• Maintain art status to include tooling.
• Participate in daily meetings for production, material handling, prep, ink, and tooling.
• Release job jackets to plate room in advance of scheduled time.
• Generate a delay list to facilitate informing customers to allow for their schedule changes.

• Follow safety policies and procedures, comply with cGMP standards, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or Engineering or Business Degree
• 3+ years scheduling experience in a manufacturing or printing environment

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team and achieve facility goals
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, business and manufacturing environment
• Capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex process problems
• Ability to change priorities and tasks when necessary
• Strong communication skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing preferred

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