Production Planner Opportunity – Stone Mountain, GA

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment? Staffmark is hiring a Production Planner for a leading food service packaging company located in Stone Mountain, GA. This direct-hire position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a team dedicated to excellence and innovation!

Shift Details

• Salary: $65,000-$70,000
• First Shift: Monday-Friday

About the Role

As a Production Planner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations by managing production schedules, procurement processes, and inventory levels. You will be responsible for coordinating with corporate planning, customer service, and suppliers to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for foam, straw, cutlery, specialty product lines, and extruder lines.
• Collaborate with corporate planning and customer service to ensure timely delivery of schedules.
• Optimize equipment utilization and communicate plans or deviations to department heads.
• Monitor order flow and prioritize capacities to align with market demands.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials such as foam beads, plastic pellets, boxes, bags, inks, and repair parts.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for raw materials, supplies, and services.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer service goals while minimizing costs.
• Manage administrative tasks such as filing purchase documents and coordinating receipts with Accounts Payable.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards (HACCP/SQF), and other regulatory requirements.
• Act as a backup for Production Managers when needed.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity offering a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $70,000 annually, along with a supportive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. You’ll join a diverse team that is bound together by a shared commitment to core values: One Team, Performance-Based Recognition, Excellence in All We Do, Respectful and Engaged Leadership, and Always Doing the Right Thing. Our client is dedicated to the continued development of their employees through ongoing training and education assistance. They also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to keep their teams happy, healthy, and invested—details of which will be disclosed upon hire. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a thriving industry leader where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred.
• 10+ years of supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastics, EPS, consumer products, or high-speed production industries is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work in an indoor manufacturing environment that may not be air-conditioned.
• Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, grasp, and lift objects up to 40 pounds during 8 or 12-hour shifts.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and wear required PPE (hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses).

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about production planning and ready to make an impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a team that values your expertise and dedication!

Job Number: 1894551
Zip Code: 30083