Production Planner II

Overview

Job Title:

Production Planner II

Location:

DIV 157 - 3720 Langley Drive, Ste 500 Hebron, KY 41048

Posted:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Date Revised: 6/12/18

Reports to:

GENERAL MANAGER

FLSA:
Nonexempt

EEO Code:

WC Code:

The job duties listed below describe the general nature of the work; some incumbent’s duties may differ. The Physical Requirements described below represent the requirements to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation and the interactive process will be employed to determine reasonable accommodations. Trans Pak reserves the right to change the job or reassign duties as business conditions require.

Job descriptions do not constitute a contract of employment and Trans Pak may exercise its at-will rights. Reliable on-site attendance is expected.

• Monitor production progress – 60%
• Utilize reporting functionality of the ERP system along with manufacturing contacts and additional reporting tools to monitor successful completion of published production schedules (e.g., Ship Status reports, Stock Overviews, Material Movements).
• Ensure the final product meets deadlines.
• Plan and prepare production schedules for manufacturing according to customers’ orders. Monitor shortages; isolate and resolve with buyers potential or realized material issues/shortages.
• Monitor the execution of production plan – 20%:
  Focus on optimization of run quantities, minimum changeover, and achievement of 100% On Time Delivery. Own the schedule and execution of production activities to meet goals; production scheduling that optimizes labor and machine resources to meet company objectives. Resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion.
• Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming ones to prioritize, plan and schedule the production operations.
• Investigate production situations – 10%:
  Analyze root causes and provide solutions.
• Oversee and assist in maintaining an orderly and clean environment while adhering to safety requirements.
• Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure accurate information in planning measurement and analysis tools (e.g., cycle times in the Corporate Capacity Model). Communicate timely and accurate material or production issues that affect ability to meet the GM or current scheduled production activities.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Primarily sedentary work; standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing or other finger work, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, vision, alertness. See detailed task-specific descriptions as provided in the source document for context.
• Environment:
  Worker is subject to environmental conditions and outside conditions as applicable; potential exposure to noise, vibration, and other occupational hazards; occasional to regular extended hours.
• Other:
  The role requires accurate information sharing and adherence to safety procedures.

DIV 157 - 3720 Langley Drive, Ste 500 Hebron KY 41048, 3720 Langley Drive, Ste 500, Hebron, Kentucky, United States of America