Production Planner

Production Planner | SAP, Blow Molding, & AI-Based Scheduling (Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet demand across high-speed blow molding and filling lines.)

Location: Woodridge, IL ⏰ Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (standard hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM); OT as needed Salary: $70,000–$80,000/year (flat salary, based on experience)

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is hiring a Production Planner for a growing plastics manufacturer in Woodridge, IL. This is a full-time direct hire role with long-term career potential. You’ll be responsible for optimizing production flow, ensuring jobs are scheduled accurately, and collaborating across departments to meet demand. Experience in SAP and scheduling for blow molding/filling lines is required. Familiarity with Redzone AI scheduling is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Production Planner in a manufacturing setting
• strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and quality control
• Hands-on experience with SAP and ERP systems
• Familiar with Redzone AI or other smart scheduling systems (preferred)
• Scheduling experience in blow molding or filling lines (required)
• strong Excel and general MS Office skills
• Solid math, organization, and communication skills
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Background:

• Plastics, consumer goods, or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of AI-driven platforms and automation scheduling
• bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Flat salary: $70K–$80K/year
• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)
• Growing company with investment in AI and production upgrades
• Supportive leadership: work closely with Irene and Victor Sanchez

Text “Production Planner Woodridge” to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more info!

salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and weekly production schedules for multiple product lines
• Optimize production workflow for performance, cost-efficiency, and quality
• Monitor inventory levels and plan production to meet shifting demand
• Determine labor, equipment, and material needs ahead of production
• Schedule shifts and jobs to meet deadlines and avoid bottlenecks
• Track production output, downtime, and scrap for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with QC, warehousing, and plant leadership to keep operations aligned
• Input new product info into SAP and maintain system accuracy
• Participate in production meetings and serve as a scheduling liaison between teams
• Proactively solve scheduling conflicts or delays

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 10lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Molding
• Line Management
• Production Control
• SAP
• ERP systems
• filling lines
• blow molding
• Excel
• Plastics

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.