Production Manager

Must be local.

Position : Production Planner Salary : $65,000–$78,000 annually, plus a 2-month salary bonus Location : Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote), flexible hours with core availability from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Team : Part of a 3-person planning team, handling varied planning tasks and facilitating order execution

Overview : The Production Planner is responsible for developing and implementing achievable production schedules, focusing on cost efficiency, and collaborating with Emery Operations, third-party manufacturing facilities (Tollers), and global affiliates to meet forecasted requirements. The role involves managing purchase requisitions/orders, creating capacity plans, and addressing critical shortages with cross-functional teams. The planner will distribute periodic reports (e.g., inventory and carbon chain balance), assist with new material setups (BOMs and recipes), and resolve moderately complex issues through immediate action or short-term planning. Planning is primarily done at a monthly level with a daily view, heavily relying on Excel due to limited system tools. The role requires flexibility to support various plant departments and take on new projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage production schedules in excel, capacity plans, and planning metrics for management.
• Identify and mitigate critical shortages with Supply Chain Master Planner or Planning Manager.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions/orders for tolling and buy/resale business.
• Distribute reports (e.g., inventory, carbon chain balance).
• Assist with BOMs and recipe setup for new materials.
• Work collaboratively to resolve capacity, material shortages, and forecast/demand issues.
• Take on additional projects and support plant departments as needed.

Work Environment :

• Collaborative team setting, requiring strong communication to keep stakeholders informed.
• Planning relies heavily on Excel (exceptional proficiency required) due to limited system tools.
• Hybrid work model with flexible hours, provided core hours (9:00 AM–4:30 PM) are covered.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process manufacturing, inventory control, or production environments.

Key Skills and Attributes :

• Exceptional Excel skills for planning and data management.
• Excellent communication to engage stakeholders and clearly convey plans/impacts.
• Engineering mindset with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented , ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability to manage competing demands and unexpected events.
• Analytical problem-solving to interpret data and drive cost-effective decisions.
• Collaborative networking to build and maintain relationships across the organization.
• Judgment to make and justify decisions.
• Initiative to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
• Driving change to support continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking to align with short- and long-term business objectives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ownership of the role, with flexibility to handle varied tasks.