Production Planner & Scheduling Coordinator

Work Location: Broken Arrow, OK (onsite)
Relocation Assistance: Not available for this position.

Paragon Films a premier manufacturer of premium quality stretch film products is currently seeking an experienced Regional Production Planner & Scheduling Coordinator to join our team. Paragon believes employees are the greatest asset and we are dedicated to bringing talented individuals into that family. If you are looking for a position with an exceptional company that is safety minded with extraordinary core values and opportunities, you have found it!

The Regional Production Planner & Scheduling Coordinator evaluates and monitors Paragon Film’s production efforts for their assigned plant to maximize profitability and production efficiency. This role works collaboratively with multiple departments within their plant and the organization to form a collaborative relationship to work toward achieving overall delivery of finished goods to customers in the timeliest and most cost-efficient manner. Duties are performed under established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Schedules sample production, maintains sample inventory based on the Sample List
Assist the Production Manager with the resolution of issues to determine optimum solution. Inform relevant parties of schedule and/or deviations notification of necessary items for lead time purposes
Schedules product production on lines to achieve maximum efficiency and product output
Gains and maintains a working knowledge of the production process and line capabilities and ensures scheduling conflicts are held to an absolute minimum
Schedules production efforts to reduce scrap and downtime, works to identify and avoid unnecessary labor-intensive requirements, schedule products on the optimum lines with consideration given for configuration and change over requirements. works hand in hand with plant Production Manager to ensure decisions are being made to lead to optimal production and cost results
Maintains appropriate inventory levels and makes purchase decisions based on market fluctuations, sales and production needs
Negotiates purchases of raw materials with company approved vendors and places orders within set monetary limits, controls expenditures within limits of Production Planning budgets
Ensures scheduled products are supported by the necessary raw materials and packaging inventory
Ability to recognize and address quality related issues, assists with quality check orders per Sales, Customer Service and/or Quality requests
Assists production and quality departments in assuring quality check orders are communicated and released in a timely matter, communicates concerns and quality of raw materials with appropriate vendors and work towards resolution
Schedules product to meet projected Sales requirements ensuring required inventory is maintained for certain products, works with sales trends to ensure we are optimizing our production capabilities
Reviews truckload/LTL report to ensure truckload goals are met in order to maximize shipping labor efforts and assist with maintaining profit margin
Coordinates any schedule changes with Production, makes adjustments to shipping schedule, minimizing deviations to accommodate special issues and the ability to discern the issues which require a change without jeopardizing ideal schedule scenarios
Coordinates efforts and goals of appropriate departments to optimize Paragon’s overall position through appropriate Production Scheduling
Responsible for determining the most efficient plant to maximize load and maintain service
Provides planning and scheduling support to other sites as needed, collaborating with local teams to align production plans, balance capacity, and meet service requirements
Provides additional support to the Production Planning function as needed, including cross-functional coordination and other duties within the scope of the department

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm Requires adherence to deadlines and project completion deadlines.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Tuition Reimbursement
Discretionary Annual Incentive Program with Vesting Schedule of 25% (prorated if hired prior to October 1st of bonus calendar year) - 100% eligibility at 3 years.
Paid Vacation - Accrual of 0.77 hours per week begins at hire. Accrual of 1.54 Vacation hours per week begins on 1st anniversary. Accrual of 2.31 hours per week begins on 4th anniversary and accrual of 3.08 hours per week begins on 15th anniversary.
Paid Holidays - Generally 6 per year
WA. Paid Sick Leave - Accrual of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
401(k) Plan includes a company match at 100% of the first 3% of contribution and 50% on the next 2% of contribution. Eligibility begins after 6 months of employment.
Paragon Films is a Drug Free Workplace; Pre-Employment Drug Testing is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

Proven ability to successfully handle fast paced, quick decision-making situations
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships between internal and external customers
Ability to multi-task and perform multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Superior interpersonal abilities, ability to interact with and advise diverse personalities through tactful, mature and flexible communication and relationships
Demonstrated reasoning abilities and sound judgment
Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing
Able to independently and creatively utilize problem solving skills and available resources to arrive at desired outcomes
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive while recognizing and supporting the organization's goals and objectives
High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality
Computer proficiency with experience in Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job for an 8-hour shift

Ability to be able to navigate office and production floor
Ability to have overhead extension with arms on a regular basis
Ability to use enhanced levels of manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate hand tools
Ability to stand and walk frequently
Ability stand, crouch, stoop, bend and squat occasionally
Ability to kneel occasionally
Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over paging system
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to meet requirements of and utilize all PPE when required

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Specialized training and/or experience as related to plastics and/or manufacturing in areas of Position Specific Essential Functions, preferred
Associate’s degree or equivalent in related discipline, preferred.
From one(1) to two(2) years’ experience gained through increased management positions within discipline, preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The environment described here is meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The job primarily is performed in an office / administrative work environment. However, it is necessary at times to go into both Production and Warehouse environments of the facility.

The employee is required to use PPE while performing job functions that require it.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

Work may involve overtime. Requires adherence to deadlines and project completion deadlines.