Production Planning Manager
Apply NowCompany: Novolex
Location: Jerome, ID 83338
Description:
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
This individual is responsible for production scheduling, purchasing production materials, MRP activities, shipping, receiving and inventory control. This position will have 7 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.
What We Need From You
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
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
This individual is responsible for production scheduling, purchasing production materials, MRP activities, shipping, receiving and inventory control. This position will have 7 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.
What We Need From You
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
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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