Production Planner I CPG-MFG

• Optimize resource utilization related to: Kop-Coat, Blends and RX Products.
• Keep data visible MFG tool updated daily and look at 3 months build plan. Logistics Manager will ensure a 1-year forecast is maintained.
• Create the build plan over the near-term horizon (0 to 4 weeks) for all product lines.
• Plan
• Align with Engineering, Maintenance, QC, and operations to understand constraints and incorporate those into the production build plan (weekly call)
• Align with Supply Chain Planning to understand supply constraints (CSR, scheduling, procurement, logistics, and finance issues) and incorporate those into the production build plan
• Lead the cross-departmental change management process when issues occur inside the frozen window (0-48 hours).
• Attend new product launch meetings to understand impacts of new variants to production schedule and work with production scheduler to adjust the schedule accordingly
• Participate in the 3 times/week production/planning review to understand and maintain the health of production and material flow through the plant
• Strong communication skills
• Manage railcar switches
• Manage customer weekly calls
• Use data visualization tools such as Power Bi to generate the status reports.
• Knowledge of Chemical production processes and quality control; preferred, understanding of Corsicana plant operations
• Previous production planning skills, preferred
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School degree or equivalent. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or Related Field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• 3+ year's in manufacturing environmwent, preferred Chemical Manufacturing.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Displays proficient communication skills, verbal and written.

• Acts as and encourages others to be a team player.

• Utilizes strong interpersonal skills such as conflict management/resolution.

• Possesses knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.

• Supports continuous improvement activities and initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 20 lbs.

Wages: From $60K to 80K, depending on experience and education.

This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.