At Kelly Professional & Industrial, were passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? Were seeking a Production Planner to work at the fast growing, dynamic Food Manufacturer, Kerry Ingredients, in Melrose Park, IL.. With us, its all about finding the job thats just right.


Why you should apply to be a Production Planner:


+ $30/hr;

+ Long Term Temp

+ Monday-Friday, 7am to 3pm


Whats a typical day as a Production Planner?


The primary focus on preparation, execution and monitoring of production plans for an allocated production line. To ensure products are ready to distribute to customers on time and in full. Ensure sales orders, inventories, supply and production plans for that portfolio are properly managed including close monitoring of excess, slow moving, aging and phase in and phased out models.


Key Responsibilities:


Plans, prepares and is accountable for the production schedule of allocated line


Plans to pre-determined manufacture sequencing protocols according to product


characteristics / quality requirements


Develop a robust production plan to ensure designated stock levels are maintained


and sales orders met on time and in full


Authorizing and releasing of daily production process order with all materials in place.


Play a key role in facilitating emergent issues that will impact on the schedule and


customer commitment. Work with functional team to perform root-cause and gap


analysis, and to find solutions


Monitoring production schedules in adherence to relevant requirements and alters


schedules to meet unforeseen conditions to meet committed delivery dates


Liaise and interfacing with Operations on urgent orders to meet customers needs


Liaise with customer care on any order updates linked to allocated product lines


Accountable for all stock levels and service results linked to allocated product line


This job might be an outstanding fit if you have:


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:


Minimum Degree in Business / Logistics / Supply Chain / Finance / Engineering or


related discipline is preferred


Minimum 2 years experience in Planning roles within a Supply Chain function


Experience with SAP is a significant plus


Advanced MS Office and systems skills


Advanced level of English required


Competencies Required:


Possess strong planning and analytical skills and be able to take complex issues and


break down actions for resolutions and working with tight deadlines


A solid communicator who can build strong relations and is not afraid to challenge


decisions when see better alternatives or potential pitfalls.


Possess strong business acumen with deep Operational insight as well as an open


nature and collaborative mind-set that enable working cohesively with people from


different functions and levels.


A motivated and driven individual with the core competencies required to succeed in a demanding and challenging working environment


Good problem solving and decision making ability to enhance workflow efficiencies


and effectiveness


What happens next

Once you apply, youll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But dont worryeven if this position doesnt work out, youre still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.


Helping you discover whats next in your career is what were all about, so lets get to work. Apply to be a Production Planner today!


Please apply with a resume


**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Youre looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and were here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts will connect you with premier companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in in your career. It all adds up.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.