Manufacturing Production Planner

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

SUMMARY: Position will be responsible to manage the production schedule and drive improvements in planning and operational processes; analyze forecasts and inventory changes; provide accurate and timely information to ensure customer requirements are met and site resources are optimized in most efficient method.

RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

• Use MRP System to forecast production demand, manage customer forecast, safety stock requirements, and maintain desired inventory levels.
• Monitor the schedule and plan production on specific molds and machines.
• Generate reports and analyze data to ensure optimal supply chain flow.
• Process and expedite orders and communicate daily with Customer Service Representatives of any concerns.
• Monitor slow moving inventory and obsolescence and drive improvements to achieve inventory goals and reduce obsolescence.
• Monitor production value.
• Work with manufacturing, maintenance and support departments to improve production efficiencies.
• Balance current and future customer demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities.
• Recommend adjustments to forecasts and inventory levels.
• Perform month-end activities (e.g.., close work orders) and prioritize rework activities as needed.
• Prioritize rework activities.
• Support ongoing Plant ISO requirements
• Support the plant and corporate operational goals,
• Participate in weekly Scheduling calls, provide feedback and status updates, and facilitate changes to ensure efficient operations planning.
• Accepts responsibility to comply with all safety, quality, customer, ISO, SQF and any other regulatory requirements. And has the authority to report concerns that could impact these requirements or suggest areas for improvement.
• Serve as back-up for Planning Supervisor, as needed, to oversee daily operation in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year college degree in business, supply chain management or related field.
• Prefer 2+ years experience in Demand Planning/Supply Chain management in complex, high volume manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with MRP systems such as JD Edwards, etc.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and math skills with proven ability to apply that knowledge.

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $60,000 to $67,500 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)