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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Planner for our paper mill in Crossett, Arkansas!
The Production Planner ensures that the supply chain is functioning as planned and looks for areas of continuous improvement. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of basic supply chain concepts: inventory control, schedule optimization, supply replenishment, and lean manufacturing.
Our Team
For over 50 years, the Crossett Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 500 employees, Crossett strives to lead the tissue and towel business. Since 2019, our team has invested more than $250 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.
What You Will Do
- Create and manage finished goods and vital material systems master data to facilitate uninterrupted material flow processes.
- Manage Finite Schedule including breaking master schedule into daily planned orders, maintain and manage to "end of run," upkeep of last planned order against over/under runs.
- Ensure last planned order matches the last planned shipment and manage SKU transitions.
- Manage Paper Machine Scheduling including scheduling multiple grades, balancing planned downtime with converting draw, maintaining paper balance.
- Manage Vital Supplies including developing and maintaining Bill of Materials; manage master supply agreements in SAP (schedule-line functionality), vitals ordering process, and serve as the main vendor liaison to watch "automated" balance and correct for over/under runs and to ensure adjustments are made for exceptions (over, shortage, damage, or rejects).
- Manage Inventory Accuracy by performing or managing cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
- Manage trailer issues with shipping & transportation including trailer size issues, carrier assignment, and carrier pool.
- Application of Principled Based Management techniques to improve supply chain processes through root cause problem identification and elimination.
- Stay current on best-in-class supply chain techniques and processes and applying this knowledge to keep Georgia-Pacific on a continuous innovation path.
- Skill/Capability/Ownership building for supply chain functions with other team members.
- Ensure team understands and manages to success against supply chain metrics.
- Provide expertise on IT supply chain functions of SAP, ICPAQS, E80, etc.
- Collaborate with master scheduler & manufacturing engineers on line capabilities, rates, and progressions.
- Understand and manage long-term converting & paper mill production needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams at the facility and with corporate resources.
- Solve business problems and trouble-shoot to prevent problems.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supply chain role or manufacturing role
- Experience with supply chain systems (SAP, ICPAQS, or similar system)
- Willingness to follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher (Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred)
- Experience with MS Excel (ability to create spreadsheets and analyze data)
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques
- Knowledge of information systems/technology networking
LI-AG4
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a Production Planner for our paper mill in Crossett, Arkansas!
The Production Planner ensures that the supply chain is functioning as planned and looks for areas of continuous improvement. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of basic supply chain concepts: inventory control, schedule optimization, supply replenishment, and lean manufacturing.
Our Team
For over 50 years, the Crossett Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 500 employees, Crossett strives to lead the tissue and towel business. Since 2019, our team has invested more than $250 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.
What You Will Do
- Create and manage finished goods and vital material systems master data to facilitate uninterrupted material flow processes.
- Manage Finite Schedule including breaking master schedule into daily planned orders, maintain and manage to "end of run," upkeep of last planned order against over/under runs.
- Ensure last planned order matches the last planned shipment and manage SKU transitions.
- Manage Paper Machine Scheduling including scheduling multiple grades, balancing planned downtime with converting draw, maintaining paper balance.
- Manage Vital Supplies including developing and maintaining Bill of Materials; manage master supply agreements in SAP (schedule-line functionality), vitals ordering process, and serve as the main vendor liaison to watch "automated" balance and correct for over/under runs and to ensure adjustments are made for exceptions (over, shortage, damage, or rejects).
- Manage Inventory Accuracy by performing or managing cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
- Manage trailer issues with shipping & transportation including trailer size issues, carrier assignment, and carrier pool.
- Application of Principled Based Management techniques to improve supply chain processes through root cause problem identification and elimination.
- Stay current on best-in-class supply chain techniques and processes and applying this knowledge to keep Georgia-Pacific on a continuous innovation path.
- Skill/Capability/Ownership building for supply chain functions with other team members.
- Ensure team understands and manages to success against supply chain metrics.
- Provide expertise on IT supply chain functions of SAP, ICPAQS, E80, etc.
- Collaborate with master scheduler & manufacturing engineers on line capabilities, rates, and progressions.
- Understand and manage long-term converting & paper mill production needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams at the facility and with corporate resources.
- Solve business problems and trouble-shoot to prevent problems.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supply chain role or manufacturing role
- Experience with supply chain systems (SAP, ICPAQS, or similar system)
- Willingness to follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher (Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred)
- Experience with MS Excel (ability to create spreadsheets and analyze data)
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques
- Knowledge of information systems/technology networking
LI-AG4
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Document progressive supply chain experience thoroughly
EB-3 skilled worker eligibility requires at least two years of qualifying experience. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, and employer verification letters that show you've owned production scheduling, capacity planning, or materials coordination in a formal role.
Search employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. manufacturers and logistics companies with verified green card sponsorship history for Production Planner roles, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation.
Target manufacturers in PERM-active industries
Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer electronics manufacturers file PERM for Production Planners most frequently. Prioritizing these sectors concentrates your applications where employers already have in-house immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level, so knowing your wage tier prevents offer gaps that delay certification.
Clarify PERM recruitment obligations with your employer
Before accepting a sponsorship offer, confirm your employer understands that PERM requires a formal recruitment test, including job ads and documented review of U.S. worker applications. Employers unfamiliar with this step sometimes underestimate the timeline to labor certification.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-140 gets approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a comparable Production Planner role without losing your place in the queue. Confirm the new role falls under the same or a similar SOC code before switching.
Green Card Production Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a Production Planner role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The employer must file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before submitting an I-140 petition, and nationals from high-demand countries may wait years for a priority date to become current.
Does a Production Planner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Production Planner positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of experience or a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supply chain experience, it may qualify under EB-2. The O*NET occupation profile for Production Planners can help you match your credentials to the correct category.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Production Planners?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Production Planner roles, searchable by location and industry. This lets you focus applications on manufacturers and logistics companies that have already completed the PERM process for this occupation, rather than approaching employers who have never navigated labor certification.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a Production Planner?
DOL does not publish fixed PERM processing timelines, and backlogs fluctuate. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Nationals from India and China then face per-country priority date backlogs before filing an I-485 or going through consular processing. Plan your timeline conservatively and track the monthly Visa Bulletin for your category and country.
Can I change employers after my Production Planner green card process has started?
If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition. Changing jobs before those thresholds are met typically requires the new employer to begin PERM from scratch.