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JOB SUMMARY:

This role is ideal for an individual expert on system use and the communication involved in sharing, entering, and verifying data for the purpose of managing production schedules. Ensure accuracy of system information related to part numbers, item data fields, bills of material, routings, and shop orders.  Attend project kick-off meetings, project plant production meetings, and interface with cross-functional areas throughout the organization.  Will be involved in the plant production schedule to support client's business needs. Will spend time on the shop floor with plant associates, troubleshooting details that impact production, updating the status of orders, and expediting materials. Active participant in the plant production schedules to support client business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Spend time on the shop floor communicating with plant associates on handling production issues, expediting materials, and prioritizing orders.
• Create part numbers and update planning data.
• Enter and certify BOMs and routings.
• Create label artwork.
• Develop plant production schedule to support client demand; min/max and pick and pack programs.
• Enter shop orders to support the production schedule.
• Identify part shortages for shop orders.
• Active participant in regular meetings (project kick-off, plant production, team production updates, and client calls). 
• Communicate daily with the plant on production timing.
• Review weekly shortage reports and communicate delivery timing.
• Interface with purchasing for part delivery timing and with project management.
• Work with Sales Support on sales order timing exceptions.
• Run and review appropriate reports to support client programs and track Customer Cost Savings reports.
• Assist with setup for each launch and certification of planogram files.

 

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Required to be in the Rolling Meadows office on Tuesdays and the Plant facility on Wednesdays, with flexibility to be at the plant more often based on the business needs. 
• Prefer at least 2-4 years of experience in planning/scheduling/production control or Sales Support within a plant environment.
• MRP/ERP experience is required; strong computer skills, including Excel, must be demonstrated.
• High level of organization; detail-oriented.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; analytical; flexibility in prioritizing multiple tasks; capable of handling change; team player mentality.
• Must be 18 years or older

 

 About RTC

RTC focuses on continual improvement, evolving our capabilities, and reinvesting in our business to deliver higher-performing solutions for our clients. Brands and retailers require more strategic thinking on the shopper experience, higher levels of innovation, a more effective process for managing customer-specific requirements, access to a broader array of manufactured solutions, and the capability to orchestrate a broader and more complex supply chain. RTC has the integrated capabilities and product development experience to solve these needs and provide you with solutions that help grow your business in retail. Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.

 

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

 

Benefits 

• Hybrid work-from-home program offered
• 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• Critical illness benefit
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you, too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 17 PTO Days (full year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance 

Perks 

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events
• Business casual dress code (every day) 

Wellness 

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Center is available in Romeoville for all Plant Associates. 
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at all 3 plant locations.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan.  Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

 

Career Development & Training 

We encourage your professional growth and development.  We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short- and long-term career goals and provide a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

 

Compensation 

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $54,160-81,240 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role.  Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results.  Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date.  Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion. 

 

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer.  Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

 

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