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Job Objective: The Production Planner is responsible for collaboratively working with others to plan and execute manufacturing build plans. The Production Planner will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service and other functional areas as required to optimize customer order fulfillment and manufacturing efficiencies.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Commitment to Safety

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.

  • Promotes a culture of safety within the organization; leads by example and encourages others to prioritize safety.

  • Promptly reports any safety incidents or near-misses to the appropriate personnel and contributes to the investigation process.

  • Active participation in safety-related programs and initiatives is required as necessary. This includes involvement in the safety committee on a rotating schedule, as well as participation in Risk Assessments, Exposure Hunts, department inspections, and change management activities.

• Execution of daily production control tasks as assigned including creating and maintaining production schedules to meet customer and inventory goals.

• Analyze sales orders within planning lead time ensuring material is available to fulfill scheduled orders, make recommended order changes based on material availability and/or capacity

• Help with troubleshooting and dealing with exceptions to product flow, recommend solutions.

• Initiates counter measures to resolve issues, develop capability, and ensure resolution.

• Measures, and reports on, assigned KPIs.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple conflicting projects.

• Manage discrepant, excess and obsolete inventory to minimize inventory exposure.

• Actively participate in, and lead, process improvements and projects.

• Active collaboration with manufacturing support team in root-cause resolution of issues affecting SQDIPs.

• Analyze and set inventory levels based upon the lean replenishment practices and/or associated enterprise software.

• Full-time, onsite presence required.

• Additional tasks as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business or related field.

• 3-5 years of related experience in a production planning, and/or manufacturing environment.

• Proficient with MS Office Products with extensive experience in Excel.

• Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of ERP systems, Oracle preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present information effectively in a team environment and successfully interact with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.

• Continuous Improvement mindset.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity.  At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.