Production Planner

Position Summary

Schedule all plant production and manage inventories to meet corporate forecasts and internal and external customer sale requirements in a JIT inventory control environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Act as the liaison between corporate planning, inter‑plant departments, other Silgan facilities and other customers regarding production planning, analysis of sales forecasts, line loading, JIT inventory control, and the movement of cans or ends.
• Schedule all plant production and manage inventories to satisfy corporate planning and customer sale requirements.
• Order all raw materials—including but not limited to metal, coating, stripe, copper wire, chemicals, inside spray, wash coat, dunnage, etc.—to ensure availability for production.
• Prepare reports with weekly, rolling 12‑week, and monthly forecasts, line loading, final monthly sales, production, inventory, and work‑order estimates.
• Develop and issue daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Assist the Office Manager with budget preparation, forecasting, costing of new items, monthly statements, and monthly inventories.
• Supervise the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 5 years of production planning experience.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and material flow throughout the plant.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of identifying raw materials, finished products, and customer products.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Knowledge of forecasting principles and production models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to modification for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health and safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

Continued employment remains on an at‑will basis. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.