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Production Planner/SchedulerThe Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily and weekly production activities in a high-volume, SKU intensive consumer goods manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment while meeting product demand, quality standards, and delivery deadlines.Production Planning & SchedulingDevelop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedulesBalance production capacity with customer orders and forecasted demandSequence jobs to maximize throughput and minimize changeovers and downtimeAdjust schedules in real time based on labor availability, equipment issues, or material shortagesCoordination & CommunicationWork closely with packaging supervisors, line leads, and operators to execute schedulesCoordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure component and raw material availabilityCommunicate schedule changes clearly to all affected departmentsParticipate in daily production meetings and shift handoffsInventory & Materials ManagementMonitor raw material, components, and finished goods inventory levelsEnsure materials are staged and available to support scheduled productionHelp prevent stockouts and excess inventoryEstablish appropriate safety stock in coordination with the sales teamPerformance Tracking & ReportingTrack production output, schedule adherence, and downtimeIdentify bottlenecks and recommend improvements for flow and efficiency maximizationMaintain accurate production records and reportsContinuous Improvement & ComplianceSupport lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure scheduling supports quality, safety, and regulatory requirementsAssist with capacity planning for new products or increased volumeQualificationsRequiredAssociates degree and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.1–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operationsStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentProficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or similar) and basic production systemsPreferredExperience in packaging, food, consumer goods, or light manufacturingFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systemsLean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposureSkills & CompetenciesStrong attention to detailProblem-solving and decision-making skillsClear verbal and written communicationAbility to prioritize and adapt to changing demandsTeam-oriented with a hands-on mindsetWork EnvironmentManufacturing/packaging plant settingMay require standing, walking, and floor presenceOccasional overtime based on production needsKPI ScorecardSchedule & Delivery (40%)KPI - Target - Actual - StatusSchedule Adherence - ? 95%On-Time Order Completion - ? 98%Units Produced vs Plan - ? 100%Unplanned Schedule Changes - ? 5% / weekThroughput & Efficiency (25%)KPI - Target - Actual - StatusLine Utilization - 85–90%Changeover Time - ? QoQ improvementSchedule-Driven Downtime - ? YoY improvementInventory & Materials (20%)KPI - Target - Actual - StatusMaterial Availability Rate - ? 99%Material-Related Delays - 0 preventableInventory Accuracy - ? 98%Labor & Cost Control (10%)KPI - Target - Actual - StatusLabor Hours vs Plan - 95–105%Overtime % - ? plant targetQuality & Communication (5%)KPI - Target - Actual - StatusScheduling-Related Scrap/Rework - 0Late-Order Customer Complaints - 0Schedule Issued On Time - 100%