Production Planner – Manufacturing Operations

Silgan Plastics LLC

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Onsite
5 years production planning experience
Jit inventory control knowledge
Microsoft office proficiency excel access
Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Production Planner for their Fort Dodge, Iowa facility, responsible for scheduling plant production, managing inventory, and coordinating materials planning in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in production planning and possess strong organizational and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary liaison among corporate planning, inter-plant departments, and customers to align production with sales requirements.
  • Responsibilities include scheduling plant production, managing inventory processes, and ordering raw materials like metal and chemicals for a high-volume facility.
  • The position requires supervising shipping/receiving coordination and preparing detailed weekly, monthly, and rolling 12-week forecasts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Production Planner for their Fort Dodge, Iowa facility, responsible for scheduling plant production, managing inventory, and coordinating materials planning in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in production planning and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years production planning experience
  • JIT inventory control knowledge
  • Microsoft Office proficiency Excel Access
  • Raw material identification skills
  • Production scheduling accuracy focus

Nice-to-have

  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Excellent time management abilities
  • Effective cross-functional communication
  • Budget preparation assistance experience
  • High-volume plant environment familiarity

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5 years of production planning experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

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