Production Planner D/S at Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. in South West City, Missouri

Job Description:

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for planning the production schedule for a facility, working with plant operations management to follow schedules and assess the outcomes of production runs for efficiency and yield.

Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Produces specialized production planning and schedules . Receives and processes Co-Pack orders and develops production plans and schedules to fill those orders at best equipped facility. Works with Research and Development to plan tests across all Pet Food Facilities; works with plant managers for each plant production system to test new products schedules to assess efficiency. Plans production runs based on customer requests and inventory targets. Enters production plans into the system. Communicates production schedule to plant operations management. Conducts daily review for schedule attainment and discrepancies; adjusts schedules as needed.

Ensures adherence to schedules. Follow up with plant Operation Managers and Supervisors to keep production on schedule and adjust accordingly, considering inventory and material. Troubleshoots any deviance from schedule and informs any affected department and customer.

Assesses scheduling efficiency. Analyzes previous scheduling for efficiency and process improvement. Reviews changeovers and schedule discrepancies to improve future plant production schedules.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Move about in a manufacturing environment, office environment, and surrounding property. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites.

Technical Experience: 3 years production scheduling experience in a poultry, pet food, or processing facility.

Industry Experience: Preference for food processing organization.

Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or related field, or 4 years related experience

Preferred Education : N/A