Job Summary
The Production Planner will plan the daily operations by creating process orders, scheduling batches,
coordinating outbound deliveries, and adjusting the schedules to accommodate customer needs.
Key CharacteristicsDetail orientated Strong sense of priority Team player and desire for hands on approach to manufacturing troubleshooting. 
Duties & ResponsibilitiesReview and prioritize incoming sales orders. Create, track, and verify process orders in SAP.Identify raw material shortages and work with procurement teams to resolve issues.Schedule the daily production activities (batches, packaging, tote cleaning/prep) and prepare the relevant paperwork and labels for the shop floor.Create deliveries for bulk shipments and generate the shipment paperwork and trailer cleaning/loading instructions.Update sales orders and deliveries in SAP to accommodate changes and rush needs.Post goods receipts for bulk deliveries.File paperwork and production documentation.Coordinate locally with Environmental Health & Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to optimize and adjust the production schedule as needed.Look ahead to identify situations where special production sequencing, prioritization, material handling, or additional manpower may be necessary to meet the schedule.Act as the site SAP expert for plant operations and collaborate within the Veolia WTS network to leverage system capabilities.Prepare for and lead the morning production (120) meetings.Champion site on-time delivery performance and late order coding.Coordinate with remote teams (e.g. customer service, commercial, purchasing, logistics) and act as the plant focal point for order related communication.Act as the site gatekeeper for MOCs for new products and material code requests.Support other plant initiatives as needed (e.g. inventory, efficiency programs).