Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Job Summary

Coordinate and optimize production schedules to meet customer demand while having cost-effective inventory management. Ensure efficient and timely production of jobs while minimizing production costs. Manages stock levels and provides timely product delivery to our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, considering lead times, production capacities and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with production teams, customer service, sales, supply chain, and material planning to understand data from demand forecasting and plan production requirements.
• Adjust schedules proactively when changes occur such as material delays, rush jobs, or rework.
• Communicate schedule changes effectively to production leadership.
• Maintain planning and scheduling software.
• Work closely with purchasing to monitor raw material inventory by scheduling stock deliveries for the current month.
• Communicate daily needed art approvals, copybooks, etc. to facilitate meeting scheduled press dates.
• Maintain art status to include tooling.
• Participate in daily meetings for production, material handling, prep, ink, and tooling.
• Release job jackets to plate room in advance of scheduled time.
• Generate a delay list to facilitate informing customers to allow for their schedule changes.

• Follow safety policies and procedures, comply with cGMP standards, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or Engineering or Business Degree
• 3 years scheduling experience in a manufacturing or printing environment

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team and achieve facility goals
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, business and manufacturing environment
• Capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex process problems
• Ability to change priorities and tasks when necessary
• Strong communication skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing preferred

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)