Production Planner

Production Planner - Be the Engine Behind Our Operations

Are you a detail-driven problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy turning complexity into efficiency? Join our team as a Production Planner and play a vital role in keeping our operations running safely, smoothly, and successfully.

What You'll Do:

As our Production Planner, you'll be at the heart of our logistics and production flowcoordinating, organizing, and optimizing every step.

Drive performance by meeting key targets for safety, quality, efficiency, and service

Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Coordinate and schedule dock activity, trailer routing, and shipment sequencing

Manage inbound and outbound shipping documentation

Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to prioritize and expedite shipments

Track, maintain, and organize critical documentation and records

Create and deliver reports that keep operations informed and on track

Monitor and manage data in ERP and other systems

Prepare, pack, and verify shipments for accuracy and quality

Compare goods against Bills of Lading, invoices, and pick tickets

Identify and report discrepancies, damage, or shortages

Support onboarding by training new team members on warehouse procedures

What Makes You a Great Fit:

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Familiarity with ERP systems and logistics processes

Commitment to safety and quality excellence

What You Bring:

Requires one of the following:

High school diploma with four (4) years related experience, or

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with related coursework or internship in production planning and scheduling

Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate and resolve discrepancies

Ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret information and recommend solutions

Excellent verbal and written skills used to communicate to internal customers

Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions

Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

APICS certificatio

Experience utilizing ERP / SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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