Production Planner

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Services Manager, the production planner takes direction from all leadership functions, operations, admin, etc. The Production Planner schedules manufacturing equipment and raw materials to efficiently meet customer demand. The position is responsible for scheduling jobs to minimize downtime, effectively utilizing equipment and to ensuring on-time delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Review open sales orders and utilize the ERP system to generate manufacturing orders.
• Schedule production jobs to meet Customer requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory.
• Participate/Lead daily production schedule meetings to understand plant performance and inquiries from the production team.
• Analyze and manage overall plant supply chain and develop strategies to meet goals. Work with production, shipping, and other staff to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods
• Work with plant leadership and customers to address quality and service issues. Implement required counter measures.
• Review the accuracy of manufacturing orders per instruction.
• Generate reports on  production status and any Schedule deviations.
• Ensure data integrity of all planning information and ERP system.
• Participate in initiatives to improve schedule deviation or other scheduling and planning processes.
• Subject-matter expert and a key contributor to ERP implementation
• Provide support to Manufacturing or other functions on any ERP system-related activities.
• This role is a critical member of the SPS/(TPM) Supply Chain Pillar which actively seeks to lean out all processes.
• Maintain strict controls for accounting and financial excellence. Support month end close and all internal/external audit efforts.
• Perform weekly audits as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as required.

This is an onsite position located out of our Elk Grove Village, IL Facility

We'd love to hear from you if:

• We expect you to be Toppan mission driven.
• 4-year degree preferred – 5+ years of experience can substitute
• ERP experience preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing is extremely helpful.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, and being committed is a must.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
• The person in this position will be flexible, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated and have strong attention to detail.

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.