Quality Packaging Systems (Qual Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for 51 years. Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority.
Production Planner
This position plans, schedules, coordinates and monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. This position also provides planning and scheduling of production lines to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. The ideal candidate must have a bias for detail and exceeding expectations.
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Pay: $55k-65k (Based on experience)
Responsibilities
- Plans, prepares, issues and maintains production schedules and tracks material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
- Schedules all production line, confirms material supply and demands, and prepares work orders or purchase requests based on a master production schedule.
- Reviews and track internal status of inventory. Requirement is 99% inventory accuracy. Participate in production meetings and communicate schedule changes in a timely manner.
- Acts with internal teams to promptly resolve any scheduling issues and maintaining 99% inventory accuracy.
- Works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving. Goal is to maintain 99% inventory accuracy, 99% production rate and 99% ship/fill rate.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of manufacturing procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Analytical skills required for determining priorities, lead times, and production floor schedules
- Ability to clearly express oneself verbally and in writing in the English language using good grammar and vocabulary. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include strong presentation, project and organizational skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus but not required.
- Strong computer skills including operating Windows based personal computers and using Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate level or higher)
- Bias for results, goal oriented, and proven experience working with a team to achieve excellence.
- Strong attention to detail skills.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One year of experience in production control is required.
- Experience in Supplynet is preferred.
- Experience in Plex is preferred.
About Pro Pac and Qual Pac
Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e-commerce, retail and wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby and craft, automotive, electronics, pet, cosmetic industries, and many more.
We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso, and Brownsville, TX; and additional contract packaging / fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.
Come join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals who are dedicated to offering superior products and services to those we serve!
Visit us at https://www.propac.com/.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of production control experience
- Basic understanding of manufacturing procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong computer skills, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and intermediate-level or higher Excel
- Analytical, organizational, time management, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally and in writing
- Experience with Supplynet
- Experience with Plex
- Bilingual English and Spanish
What We Do
Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) is a national distributor and integrator of packaging machinery and materials. They specialize in designing and installing integrated packaging lines, supplying custom-printed film materials, and providing contract food packaging services. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, they serve diverse sectors including retail and wholesale food, beverage, medical, and automotive industries.
