Production Planner

Sofidel America is currently seeking a Converting Production Planner. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment with opportunity for growth. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012, Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham, PA and operates manufacturing plants in six additional states (Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Mississippi). The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the U.S. – with more than 6,500 employees.

The Planner will be responsible for developing, establishing, and managing all planning and production scheduling activities for the converting operation, supporting the supply chain team and ensuring that the department objectives are met.

• Build, establish and manage an accurate, reliable and efficient Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure that production plans, inventory levels and cycle reports are efficient, accurate and reliable.
• Gather input from Sales, Marketing and Production in a structured formal venue to achieve plan accuracy and efficiency and to develop and maintain accurate production and inventory plans to meet forecast needs.
• Communicate any over/under capacity conditions and recommendations for risk mitigation in converting.
• Develop and provide inventory level reports for FG with actual and optimum levels (weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual) for inventory turnover, inventory accuracy, and inventory adjustments including root cause analysis.
• Ensure that all production schedules and reports are in place, available and always communicated to all required personnel.
• Collaborate with the Procurement, Paper Mill Planning, Production Manager to confirm the production schedule before distribution.
• Continuously look for innovative ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste as well as to improve process efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
  Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or other similar technical degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in scheduling in a manufacturing environment; paper mills or paper industry is preferred.
• Innovative Thinker: possess the ability to evaluate large amounts of information.
• Able to work in a time bound environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting objectives.
• Technical/software skills; SAP and Excel.

Company Benefits for a Manufacturing Production Planner:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand – O (Occasionally)
• Walk – O (Occasionally)
• 11-20 lbs – O (Occasionally)
• 21-50 lbs – O (Occasionally)
• 51-100 lbs – N (Not Applicable)
• Over 100 lbs – N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Above Shoulder – O (Occasionally)
• Climb – O (Occasionally)
• 13-25 lbs – O (Occasionally)
• 26-40 lbs – O (Occasionally)
• 41-100 lbs – O (Occasionally)
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.

Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, employment decision at the company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Sofidel America facilities.

Sofidel America complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.