Production Planning Coordinator

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

https://epacflexibles.com/

This role offers a competitive salary from $65k-70K based on skills and experience. with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• and more!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re opening a brand-new plant in Mesa, Arizona, and seeking a production planning coordinator for this exciting launch. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up!

If you're a planning coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and loves turning strategic vision into operational excellence, this is the challenge for you.

WHY JOIN EPAC?

At ePac, you’ll be part of a global company with a local heart. We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas matter and your leadership drives growth — for our people, our customers, and our communities.

Ready to help us bring the Mesa plant to life? Apply today and be part of ePac’s next chapter of innovation and growth.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Production Planning Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity as well as managing inventory levels. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans and manages production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and utilize the company’s production capacity. 
• Manages inventory levels, schedules, and availability of raw materials to meet production schedules.
• Oversees monthly inventory physical count and manages adjustments that follow. 
• Completes shipping information and delivery date input during sale order reviews. 
• Provides updates on order status to sales and sales support.
• Receives and reviews sales orders against current requirements and work in process using the material requirement planning report. 
• Releases sales orders and job tickets for production and manages purchases to support plant production. 
• Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, supply chain, and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
• Understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Helps support the management team by communicating unsafe practices to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. 
• Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMPs, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees.
• Assists as needed on trials. Work with customers, operators and product development.
• Reviews production reports. Ensures proper recording of material consumption and production times.
• Records and corrects errors. 
• Communicates daily with managers and operators to discuss any issues and concerns. Serves as a liaison between production personnel and manager, particularly when managers are not on-site.
• Motivates and retains critical personnel to meet and exceed internal company goals.
• Assists Director of Operations with developing and distributing production s