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Production Planning ManagerPrimo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. Factory Location: Hot Springs, AR Compensation: $23.00/hour Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs Benefits of working for Primo Brands: Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefitsResponsibilitiesEffectively create a comprehensive master production schedule which considers order fill, water supply, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and line load opportunities daily Continual and proactive communications with production, sales, and supply chain teams, respond to and keep each informed of potential problems and opportunities related to forecasted and non-forecasted orders and recommend alternatives and process improvements Provide daily / weekly analysis and metrics for production attainment, on-time delivery, order fill, capacity & planning, production constraints, and workarounds Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels at internal and external warehouses Work with Raw Material Planner to align material requirements with manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and suppliers Maintain SAP master data for production priorities, supply areas etc. Act as the Planning representation at the daily operations meeting and determine production priorities Provide the daily update for all on current schedules, all process order management in SAP and the after-hour directives for the night shift teams to execute Develop training guides, process changes, and SOPs as needed Other duties as assigned by Planning Management TeamQualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or other related field preferred Minimum two years related experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated, analytical, quick learner, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to interact with all levels of the organization Ability to work independently with little supervision Excellent communication and organization skills Must be able to tactfully accept and resolve challenges from multiple departments Strong SAP knowledge, specifically Production Planning module Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) skills required Must be flexible in working hours – overtime, vacation coverage, taking calls after hours and off-shifts Customer service oriented Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.