Ahlstrom-Munksjo Looking for GFT Production Planner – Madisonville, Kentucky at Madisonville, KY  Full Time

This position will support the Glassfiber Tissue plant located in Madisonville, KY by making production plans based on orders; cooperating with sales, production and logistic teams looking for better and longer production cycles. Works closely on delivery issues/priorities with the shipping and sales departments.

Main Responsibilities:

• Production planning
• Co-operates with production, sales, and logistic teams
• Works closely with the sales team and production management to continuously improve the planning process to maximize production and customer satisfaction
• Prepares and issues mill production orders necessary to meet customer orders and due dates. Reschedules production as necessary
• Advises plant manager, sales manager, and production personnel of changes in customer orders, particularly standing orders from large accounts subject to frequent changes
• Supports R&D (Research and Development)
• Develops own functions based on Lean concepts
• Supports logistics with raw material inventory
• Performs additional duties as requested

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in pulp/paper industry or similar production environment
• One to three years’ experience in similar capacity, preferably in pulp/paper industry
• Exercises high degree of independent judement, effect of errors could result in large losses because of an error in schedule
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows, Word, and company software such as SAP, Orderplan, and other programs as required. Advanced proficiency I Excel with ability to analyze data. Exercise independent judgement, effect of errors could result in large losses because of an error in schedule

Ahlstrom-Munksjo is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offeringincludes filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings,electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials,medical fiber materials,diagnostics and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses.

Ourannual net sales isabout EUR 3.1billion and we employ some 8,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com.