Production Planner at Avery Dennison

Town of Salina, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

69400.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Mathematical Skills, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving, Supply Chain Knowledge, Materials Management, Logistics Knowledge, Project Management, Lean Concepts, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus, Collaboration

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment Paid parental leave 401K eligibility Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate Paid vacation and paid holidays Job Description The SML Specialist prepares business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics. The individual prepares forecasts, analyzes trends and related to Planning or Scheduling, and uses the analyses to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data and/or ensure efficient production. REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Activities and duties will vary dependent upon functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to: Responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting production information to increase productivity and efficiency. Responsible for the development of the schedule for production or manufacture. Develops the master schedule in a manufacturing/production environment to determine the highest rate at which products will be planned and stocked prior to shipment or final assembly. monitors sequence of fabrication, assembly, and other manufacturing operations relating to specific portions of the product for guidance of production associates. Prepares shop work orders for materials and product processing and coordinates with schedulers to ensure that items are being processed according to specifications and time requirements. Maintains progress reports, schedules, and other related records. Make comparative analyses in order to determine the most effective and efficient options for scheduling, inventory, and production. Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production. Prepare and process requisitions as appropriate. Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyze requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports. Prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing. Prepare capacity model scenarios for production capacity readiness and peak season planning. Participate or lead process effectiveness and continuous improvement projects.. Serve as primary liaison for Jersey finishing to a business unit to ensure scheduling needs are met. Act as a focal point for interpretation of related policies and procedures. Interface with customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Implement lean concepts and continuous improvements regarding scheduling systems and processes. Health & Safety: Consistently works in a safe manner with regard to self, co-workers, and manufacturing systems. Performs general housekeeping tasks and waste removal within department/group and assists other areas as required. ELS: Continuously reviews current processes and searches out improvement methods to improve product/process quality and reduce waste, rework, and unnecessary work that adds no value to the work or process. Supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Teamwork: Assists and supports other team members in meeting department and site goals. Participates and shares in performing all tasks necessary to run the facility. Contributes and participates in team decision-making. Provides support in project work and other special requests. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Finance or Supply Chain Management, Or 3+ years previous scheduling, planning, or Supply Chain experience, preferred with other degree General Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics knowledge. Excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, negotiation skills and problem solving skill set. Ability to interface with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all functions and levels of the organization. Proactive and collaborative style with a sense of urgency and ownership in performance Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees. Takes ownership for service related issues Problem solver, amid ambiguity. Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees. Familiarity in process documentation and improvement. Results oriented focus with proven ability to deliver results. Flexibility and willingness to initiate change. High customer focus: ability to proactively identify and meet customer needs. Ability to use ELS problem solving tools to identify root cause. (A3 Thinking) Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize competing initiatives APICS certification, ELS certification and/or Green Belt preferred. Additional Information The salary range for this position is $52,050- $69,400 / year. The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Experienced Avery Dennison employees who are interested in this position and have questions regarding how the hiring range listed above may apply to them should contact their HR representative. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity Notice All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to increase efficiency and productivity. They prepare forecasts, analyze trends, and ensure that production operations meet specifications and timelines.