Job Description

Production Planner/Scheduler

Mount Sterling, OH

Full - Time / Direct Hire

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Seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to oversee production planning, scheduling, and procurement for a manufacturing facility specializing in thermoforming, foam, print operations, and related product lines. This role serves as the key liaison between customer service, procurement, and operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.



Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule production for foam, straw, cutlery, extruder, and specialty lines.
• Collaborate with corporate planning and customer service to maintain timely and efficient production schedules.
• Optimize equipment usage while aligning output with production goals and customer demand.
• Monitor order flow, prioritize production to meet market needs, and adjust plans based on capacity constraints.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate procurement of key raw materials (foam beads, plastic pellets, packaging, etc.).
• Handle local procurement of operational supplies (inks, machine parts, maintenance items).
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, and cost savings.
• Oversee purchasing processes, including issuing purchase orders and ensuring inventory adequacy.
• Handle materials receipt coordination with Accounts Payable and manage disposal of surplus or obsolete materials.
• Maintain documentation, vendor communications, and compliance with company purchasing procedures.
• Support production management in their absence and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Enforce safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF protocols.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams as needed and attend meetings regularly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum 4 to 10 years of supervisory or management experience in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Background in plastics, EPS, consumer goods, or high-speed production is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Hands-on leadership style and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• English language fluency (verbal and written) required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to work both independently and within teams.

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