Location: Hickory, NC

Job: Hourly production planner

Rate: $30.00/hr

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for creating a detailed finite production schedule by SKU and by line in shift/hour/minute detail, for the next few hours or days, depending on the requirements of the customer. You will continually balance and rebalance resources to effectively deploy a schedule that allows operations to run as efficiently as possible, while meeting customer service expectations. Along with these scheduling responsibilities, this role will be responsible for billing and administrative functions.

What you’ll be doing:

Use standard tools and processes to develop production schedules to meet finished goods requirements, while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventoryCreates and manages Work Orders (i.e. production “jobs”) to meet firm demand (Sales Orders) and/or stocking requirementsUtilizes customer’s software to ensure the correct items are billed in a timely manner. This requires at a minimum the creation of BOL’s and invoicing PO’sManage demand exceptions by expediting, delaying, or canceling Work Orders, as requiredWork with lead man and production manager to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan productionAnalyzes and manages overall plant production process and develops strategies to meet goalsWork collaboratively with production, shipping, and other staff to order all raw materials to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goodsManages replenishment (including ordering and receiving) system for production supplies, orders material and supplies as needed through Sonoco purchasing systems (currently Coupa, Oracle and occasionally direct orders). Reconciles all purchases as outlined in Sonoco purchasing guidelines. These items include but are not limited to office supplies, breakroom supplies, safety supplies, PPE, etcMonitor production performance, and accuracy, to identify changes and determine effect on the latest production planSupports the development, application, production trials, and introduction of new materials and processes. Works with suppliers and internal departments to achieve these objectivesCoordinate all shipping activities with the on-shift driverTake inventory/cycle counts monthly and work with production manager to reconcile with OracleResponsible for the receipt entry of raw material, services, and supplies

We’d love to hear from you if:

You have a 2-year degree or related experience that can substituteYou have 5+ years of production scheduling experience [highly preferred]You are highly proficient with computers and MS Office tools, especially Excel [preferred]Have Process improvement experienceAble to work flexible hours, including overtime and different shifts when neededYou are highly analytical, flexible, collaborative, self-motivated, and have strong attention to detail [required]You have experience using ERP systems

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.