Production Planner

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Production Planner is responsible for supporting the company’s end-to-end production planning and procurement activities for soap manufacturing operations. This role focuses on planning, buying, supplier management, cost analysis, and ensuring that all planning and procurement activities align with the company’s operational and strategic objectives. The Production Planner works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize the supply chain and mitigate risks.

Job Duties:

Procurement:

Inventory Management:

Production Planning:

Quality Assurance:

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Risk Management & Compliance:

Basic Minimum Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• All finished products released for shipment to the customers meet their established quality standards.

• Effective & Efficient deployment of Quality Management System ensuring sustained certifications for ISO 22716 and 21 CFR part 210 & 211.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk distances, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces and wear required PPE in designated areas
• Able to sit for long periods of time utilizing a computer

Other Required Skills:

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@vvfllc.com or call Human Resources at (630) 801-4607 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.