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Senior Production Planner

Job in Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, 60045, USA
Listing for: Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development, Operations Manager, Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 83000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 83000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Company Overview

Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more.

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.

Responsibilities
  • Review and distribute manufacturing master plan results weekly to meet service and inventory goals
  • Support sales & operations planning analyses
  • Consult on new business opportunities & create scenarios as needed
  • Analyze capacity and sales data and make recommendations on capacity expansion
  • Work with Sales and Manufacturing partners and create and administer scenarios within the planning system to solve business needs
  • Maintain planning system parameters to meet service and planning KPI targets
  • Key Performance Indicators associated with this role include:
    • ESP Plan Adherence
    • Schedule Compliance
    • Gap to S&OP
    • Case fill / OTIF measures
Qualifications
  • BA/BS in supply chain planning, business, operations management, logistics or engineering, with 4+ years’ experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, manufacturing or distribution operations in a multi‑facility environment.
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency required along with strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.
  • JDA/Blue Yonder proficiency preferred.
  • SAP proficiency preferred.
  • APICS certification a plus.
Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $83,000 - $110,000 + bonus. Benefits include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Company Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Community Engagement

We support local communities through our Focused Giving Program and encourage facility‑level support of community activities.

Training and Development

We offer opportunities for advancement through skills development, advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses available through My Learning. We support formal education via the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non‑Union) and a Learning Management System.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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