Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Planning Manager for our First Quality Home Care Products, LLC company located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be responsible for overseeing all plant-level materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and finished goods deployment. This role ensures alignment between production, supply chain, and distribution to meet operational targets, minimize waste, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
The position provides leadership to a team supporting planning and inventory functions and plays a key role in operational efficiency and cost control.
Primary responsibilities include:
Lead plant material requirements planning (MRP) processes.
Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and capacity constraints.
Validate minimum order quantities (MOQs) and validate production run rates
Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and distribution.
Oversee inventory accuracy and control processes for raw materials and finished goods.
Execute the product lifecycle management (PLM) plan to ensure on-time production for new item launches and reduce material obsolescence
Oversee the material disposal process and approval
Communicate daily planning kpi’s, analyze trends, and implement plans to improve efficiencies
Monitor and confirm production order variances.
Manage material yield performance and waste reduction initiatives.
Approve and oversee raw material disposal processes.
Manage vendor defect returns and corrective actions.
Lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly direct reports.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives within materials and inventory functions.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing materials management, production control, or supply chain leadership.
Sig Sigma certification
APICS certification plus
Strong understanding of SAP systems and other shipping platforms.
Experience with inventory control, variance analysis, and waste reduction.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
Production planning and scheduling
Inventory optimization
Cost control and waste management
Data analysis and SAP proficiency
Leadership and team development
Cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment:
Primarily office
Frequent interaction with contractors and cross-functional teams
May require schedule flexibility based on project needs
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing materials management, production control, or supply chain leadership.
- Sig Sigma certification
- APICS certification plus
- Strong understanding of SAP systems and other shipping platforms.
- Experience with inventory control, variance analysis, and waste reduction.
- Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Production planning and scheduling
- Inventory optimization
- Cost control and waste management
- Data analysis and SAP proficiency
- Leadership and team development
- Cross-functional collaboration
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
