Production Planner

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Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking Production Planner at a Leading Global Food and Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Melrose Park, IL!

This is a great temp to hire opportunity!

Roles, Shift and Compensation:

PRODUCTION PLANNER

• 1st Shift-M-F 6:00am- 4:00 pm - Pay $25 per hour

**related experience required**

Weekend overtime likely

What a typical day may look like:

Primary Purpose:

• Plans, organizes and coordinates production schedules in a manner that meets customer expectations and within accepted lead time intervals. Efficiently utilizes all production resources to improve yields and reduce down time due to cleaning/changeovers.

• Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Review daily MRP Material Activity Report and develop a Master Production Schedule that satisfies customer service expectations while reducing repeat productions and unnecessary cleanings.

• Maintains all system dates relative to production.

• Reviews material availability and creates, releases and schedules production based on customer needs and material availability.

• Optimizes inventory by making the most efficient use of partial lots (raw materials and finished goods) and/or not yet expired lots. Interacts’ with Purchasing when inbound raw material delays’ occur.

• Keeps Customer Service informed of any changes to the schedule.

• Interacts with QC regarding production problems that result in rejections or conditional material.

• Works with QC to identify blend back rate and then coordinates the utilization of distressed finished goods and raw materials within QC guidelines.

• Periodically review inventory status and master data in ERP system.

• Make recommendations related to raw material data (lead times/reorder points) in accordance with Kerry’s goals for inventory investment levels.

What are the Minimum Qualifications?

• Must be proficient in automated systems and PC’s.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years planning or related business experience.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess analytical, organizational, and problem solving aptitudes. 5. Must demonstrate ability to multi-task.
• Must have Bachelors degree in business or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

What are the Physical Requirements?

• Must be able to move throughout production and the labs to expedite orders.
• Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard and telephone handset.
• Must be able to speak audibly and intelligibly.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

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What is the Working Environment?

Factory environment with exposure to smells of the flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Are reliable and have a track record of excellent attendance
• Are detail-oriented
• Take pride in your work
• Want to join a great company that values efficiency, teamwork, and their employees

What happens next?

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

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About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.