Huhtamaki
Sustainable Packaging
PlanningAdministrator
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“Planning Administrator at Huhtamaki. Skills: Production planning, Scheduling, Capacity management. Schedule production machinery. Manage production capacity”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet customer demand; Meet inventory levels; Maximize customer demand; Maximize production efficiencies
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
PPE required, 10% to 20% of time daily in manufacturing environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Computer literate: MS Office required, Broad knowledge of planning, manufacturing, inventory, and customer focus, Knowledge of manufacturing and planning control systems, Good problem-solving skills, Interpersonal skills, Ability to communicate orally, Ability to present information, Detail oriented and organized, Self-starter, Flexible and able to work under pressure, Able to work under continuous interruptions, Able to work on multiple projects at one time
Nice to Have
4-year degree Business Management or related field preferred, Knowledge of ERP or MRP manufacturing software required, BPCS preferred, Knowledge of pulp and paper industry preferred, APICS involvement and certification preferred
What You'll Do.
Schedule production machinery
Manage production capacity
Ensure processing of orders
Assign shop orders to work centers
Visit each work center daily
Establish working relationship with plant floor leadership
Establish working relationship with machine operators
Ensure coordination of production planning
Ensure coordination of machine utilization
Interface with Operations personnel
Interface with Customer Service personnel
Prioritize production plan
Develop daily/weekly production plan
Communicate updated schedule status
Develop improved production scheduling
Provides daily Operations update
Generate production reports
Distribute production reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Production Planning Team; Operations teams; Maintenance teams; Customer Service personnel; Senior Planner
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Present information
Full Job Description
**Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet ** We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. **Job Summary** Schedule production machinery to meet customer demand and inventory levels, while considering maintenance activity, material and manpower availability and machine capacity. **Essential Functions** * Manage production capacity for Los Angeles facility. * Work with Production Planning Team to ensure processing of orders occurs in a timely manner. * Ensure shop orders are assigned to appropriate work centers. * Personally, visit each work center daily to establish working relationship with plant floor leadership and machine operators. * Ensure coordination of production planning and machine utilization with Operations and Maintenance teams. * Interface with Operations and Customer Service personnel to prioritize production plan to maximize customer demand and production efficiencies. * Develop daily/weekly production plan, considering customer requirements, equipment, and resource availability including shop order Bill of Material. * Communicate updated schedule status as needed. * Develop improved production scheduling using sales forecast and planning system. * Provides daily Operations update. * Generate and distribute various production reports to support subsequent production activities (Fulton, Los Angeles, Desoto) DRP, o
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