Hourly Production Planner - Sonoco

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 inventory Creates and manages Work Orders (i.e. production “jobs”) to meet firm demand (Sales Orders) and/or stocking requirements Utilizes 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’s Manage demand exceptions by expediting, delaying, or canceling Work Orders, as required Work with lead man and production manager to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan production Analyzes and manages overall plant production process and develops strategies to meet goals Work collaboratively with production, shipping, and other staff to order all raw materials to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods Manages 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, etc Monitor production performance, and accuracy, to identify changes and determine effect on the latest production plan Supports the development, application, production trials, and introduction of new materials and processes. Works with suppliers and internal departments to achieve these objectives Coordinate all shipping activities with the on-shift driver Take inventory/cycle counts monthly and work with production manager to reconcile with Oracle Responsible 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 substitute You 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 experience Able to work flexible hours, including overtime and different shifts when needed You 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 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, 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.