Production Planner / Master Planner

Qual Pac 1400•Grand Prairie, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is seeking motivated individuals with a strong professional ethic, a passion for continuous improvement, and a collaborative mindset. With over 50 years in business, our success is rooted in a culture built on three core principles: our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our top priority. If you are looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact alongside more than 1,000 team members, we encourage you to apply. Please note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. The Production Planner / Master Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of products throughout the production cycle. This role ensures production lines are effectively scheduled to meet customer delivery commitments while supporting internal financial and operational goals. This position will be leveled based on experience, with opportunities to take on increased ownership and strategic planning responsibilities at the Master Planner level. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting operations at a dedicated Frito-Lay facility. This role requires daily on-site presence at the facility to support real-time production planning, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to deliver the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve a wide range of industries including food and beverage, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, cosmetics, and more. We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso and Brownsville, TX, and contract packaging and fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS. Join a growing team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering superior products and services. Learn more at: https://www.propac.com/

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
Professional and effective communicator with internal teams and external partners
Strong time management and multitasking abilities
Willingness to work additional hours as needed
Ability to work on-site full time (not eligible for remote work)
Authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
1+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
Hands-on experience with WMS and/or ERP systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities, lead times, and scheduling constraints
Proficient in Windows-based systems
Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Results-driven and goal-oriented
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Some college coursework preferred
Experience developing or supporting production schedules in a manufacturing environment preferred
2+ years experience with WMS and/or ERP systems preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, issue, and maintain production schedules to support a smooth and controlled production flow
Schedule production lines and confirm material availability to meet production requirements
Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS)
Prepare work orders and purchase requests based on production requirements
Track material requirements to ensure approved materials are available when needed
Review and monitor inventory status to maintain a minimum of 99% inventory accuracy
Take corrective action with internal teams to resolve scheduling or inventory issues
Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and communicate schedule changes in a timely manner
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving teams
Support operational goals including production attainment, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipment performance
Identify risks to production or delivery schedules and coordinate solutions with internal stakeholders