• Job Description

  Req#: R038602

  Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?

  Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

  We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

  Job Summary

  The purpose of this position is to oversee application of capacity to demand and inventory levels for near-term planning and long-term projections through analysis and prioritization of forecasts, raw materials, wip and finished goods production to meet customer requirements. The position involves forecast production planning, informed inventory replenishment, efficient equipment scheduling and working cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, maintenance and fellow facilities.

  Essential Functions

  • Champion and participate in all company Safety and Contiuous Improvement programs.
  • Create efficient, accurate equipment schedules for 24/7 manufacturing.
  • Participate in raw materials inventory replenishment planning and ordering.
  • Monitor Customer demand and inventory levels, initiate resupply and production orders.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance and fellow facilities
  • Develop and maintain Forecast Production Plans for analysis and reporting of demand compared with available capacity and actual production outcomes.
  • Provide directional guidance on staffing requirements and equipment priorities.
  • Coordinate real-time information with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Wharehouse to ensure on-time and complete shipment of customer orders.
  • Cultivate proficient use of Oracle, BPCS, Transition Works, Logility, Excell, Access, Query writing and great business written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ensure availability of materials necessary to produce scheduled work.
  • Participate in SQF, Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.
  • Other duties as assigned

  Skills/Knowledge

  Proficient in basic Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Access or Query writing a plus.

  Attention to detail with analytic and critical thinking skills.

  Fluid communication, listening, written and verbal abilities in interpersonal and group exchanges.

  Job Qualifications

  Required

  • Secondary Education or equivalent experience, Bachelor’s degree a plus.

  Preferred

  • In-depth knowledge of Excel, Query composition, and MRP concepts.
  • At least 3 years prior experience in Manufacturing. Packaging/Foodservice background helpful.

  Environment

  Manufacturing environment. Sitting (50%), moderate walking (30%) and standing (20%). Required safety equipment for manufacturing areas: Hair/beard net, safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.

  Join us to shape the future together!

• About the company

  We're global specialists in food packaging, dedicated to making every consumer experience enjoyable, consistent and safe with the right food packaging supplies.

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