Converting Production Planner

Sofidel America iscurrently seeking a Converting Production Planner. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment with opportunity for growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012 Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham PA and operates manufacturing plants in six additional states (Florida Wisconsin Nevada Oklahoma Ohio and Mississippi). The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries Italy Spain the UK France Belgium Germany Sweden Poland Hungary Greece Romania and the U.S. - with more than 6500 employees.

Job Responsibilities for a Converting Production Planner :

The Planner will be responsible for developing establish and manage all planning and production scheduling activities for the converting operation support the supply chain team and ensure that the department objectives are met.

Essential Functions :

• Build establish and manage an accurate reliable and efficient Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Responsible for ensuring production plans inventory levels and cycle reports are efficient accurate and reliable.
• Gather input from Sales Marketing and Production in a structured formal venue to achieve plan accuracy and efficiency and to develop and maintain accurate production and inventory plans to meet forecast needs.
• Communicate any over / under capacity conditions and recommendations for risk mitigation in converting.
• Develop and provide inventory level reports for FG with actual and optimum levels (weekly monthly quarterly or annual) for inventory turnover inventory accuracy and inventory adjustments including root cause analysis.
• Ensure that all production schedules and reports are in place available and always communicated to all required personnel.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Paper Mill Planning Production Manager to confirm the production schedule before distribution.
• Continuously look for innovative ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste as well as to improve process efficiency.

Job Requirements for a Converting Production Planner :

Bachelors degree in one of the following disciplines : Operations Management Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration Industrial Engineering or other similar technical degree

1-3 years experience in scheduling in a manufacturing environment; paper mills or paper industry is preferred.

Innovative Thinker : possess the ability to evaluate large amounts of information.

Able to work in a time bound environment.

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting objectives

Technical / software skills; SAP and Excel

Company Benefits for a Manufacturing Production Planner :

Competitive Compensation

Professional and safe work environment

Employee referral bonus

Retention Bonus

401(k) Match

Financial Advisor

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional training and development

Paid vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Key Skills

Compensation,Contract Attorney,ELV,Accident Investigation,Logistics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1