Production Planning Manager

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future.

Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at

This individual is responsible for production scheduling, purchasing production materials, MRP activities, shipping, receiving and inventory control. This position will have 9 direct reports - Shipping Lead, and Shipper/Receivers. The Production Planning Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager.

• Supports and assists with all Plant Safety Programs.
• Provides leadership, training, coaching and guidance to team
• Work daily with the Production Scheduler, Department Managers and Corporate Customer Service to optimize production output and meet customer delivery dates.
• Serve as Plant contact for Corporate Customer Service and Sales and Operational Planning teams
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system (MRP)
• Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain system processes, including the delivery of daily and monthly status reports to appropriate parties
• Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems
• Directs, manages, and monitors production, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and materials processes.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Works with purchasing department and suppliers to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and other consumables.
• Manages and monitors storage of production consumables and finished goods.
• Oversees shipping, receiving and 3PL functions related to material and finished goods.
• Performs system adjustments on damaged, obsolete or variance inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting quarterly physical inventories
• Supports Plant Manager and Financial Analyst in preparation of annual budget.

Little to no travel required

Month end activities require active participation, dates may fall on weekends and holidays. Position may require some evening participation outside of traditional business hours.

Minimum of 5+ years in a Planning or Materials Management role required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Prior experience with BAAN software highly preferred
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred
• Proven analytical abilities
• Practical experience generating process documentation and reports
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven development of innovative and impactful systems solutions
• Experience using Microsoft Office products>
  
  EEO Statement

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