Production Planner - Full-time

strongCompany Description:/strongpVeolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation./ppbr Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.br Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future./pstrongJob Description:/strongpstrongJob Summary/strongbr The Production Planner will plan the daily operations by creating process orders, scheduling batches,br coordinating outbound deliveries, and adjusting the schedules to accommodate customer needs./ppbr strongKey Characteristics/strong/pulliDetail orientated#xa0;/liliStrong sense of priority#xa0;/liliTeam player and desire for hands on approach to manufacturing troubleshooting.#xa0;/li/ulpbr strongDuties amp; Responsibilities/strong/pulliReview and prioritize incoming sales orders.#xa0;/liliCreate, track, and verify process orders in SAP./liliIdentify raw material shortages and work with procurement teams to resolve issues./liliSchedule the daily production activities (batches, packaging, tote cleaning/prep) and prepare the relevant paperwork and labels for the shop floor./liliCreate deliveries for bulk shipments and generate the shipment paperwork and trailer cleaning/loading instructions./liliUpdate sales orders and deliveries in SAP to accommodate changes and rush needs./liliPost goods receipts for bulk deliveries./liliFile paperwork and production documentation./liliCoordinate locally with Environmental Health amp; Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to optimize and adjust the production schedule as needed./liliLook ahead to identify situations where special production sequencing, prioritization, material handling, or additional manpower may be necessary to meet the schedule./liliAct as the site SAP expert for plant operations and collaborate within the Veolia WTS network to leverage system capabilities./liliPrepare for and lead the morning production (120) meetings./liliChampion site on-time delivery performance and late order coding./liliCoordinate with remote teams (e.g. customer service, commercial, purchasing, logistics) and act as the plant focal point for order related communication./liliAct as the site gatekeeper for MOCs for new products and material code requests./liliSupport other plant initiatives as needed (e.g. inventory, efficiency programs)./liliThis role requires your presence M-F from 7am-3:30pm at our Addison, IL site./li/ulstrongQualifications:/strongpstrongKnowledge, Skills amp; Abilities/strong/pulliHigh level of attention to detail and documentation/liliStrong computer, math, and problem-solving skills/liliAbility to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment#xa0;/liliAbility to work independently and make decisions and recommendations/liliPossess the verbal and written communication skills to proactively communicate with on-site personnel and remote team and respond to their concerns./li/ulpstrongEducation amp; Experiencebr Required:/strong/pulliHigh school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of experience in a related field/liliBachelor’s degree, associate degree (two-year college or technical school), or equivalent experience./lili2+ years of experience working in a planning / scheduling role in a manufacturing environment./liliERP experience/li/ulpbr strongPreferred:/strong/pulli4+ years related experience working in a planning / scheduling role/liliExperience working in the chemical industry/liliSAP Experience/li/ulstrongAdditional Information:/strongpAt Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build strongerbr communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladderbr and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, webr also offer competitive compensation and#xa0;benefits that include:br ● Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.#xa0; The range isbr not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills,br experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.#xa0; Depending upon all the precedingbr considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than thebr stated range:#xa0;$28.00 - $32.00 USD per hourbr ● Medical, Dental, amp; Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!br ● Life Insurancebr ● Paid Time Offbr ● Paid Holidaysbr ● Parental Leavebr ● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!br ● Flexible Spending amp; Health Saving Accountsbr ● ADamp;D Insurancebr ● Disability Insurancebr ● Tuition Reimbursementbr br Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of thisbr posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicablebr law./ppbr ****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will notbr sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****/ppbr VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have abr current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes andbr candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due./pdiv sr-tagline=""/divpstrongAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination./strong/p