As a member of the Scheduling team and under the supervision of the Director, Commercial Operations, the Production Planner is responsible for creating and completing the daily Production plan, including helping to build this plan, and collaborate with all departments involved throughout the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schedule daily/weekly production plan for all production lines based on open production orders and provided demand forecast
Coordinate Weekly Capacity & Labor Plan within shared group; communicate to stakeholders and management on possible exposure
Active participate on the S&OP forecast process, responsible for building and aligning 3 month forecast by brand/product group based on sales and marketing plan input
Work with the marketing/sales to ensure new product launch volumes are properly planned. Monitor early-life sales and adjust forecasts promptly as required - particularly for high-value and high-variance SKUs. Review monthly statistical output based supported by S&OP output.
Maintain accuracy scorecard based planned versus actual; provides reasons why production was not met or has surpassed.
Communicate constraints/delays to sales, operations, production team, etc.
Maintain Post Production Reporting, manage Yield adjustment percentages on Grinds and Cuts
Co-Manage Microwave Schedule and TTC Scheduling (Transfer to Cooler).
Must have the Ability to pivot, make logical decisions within in a changing environment.
Ability to calculate basic math equations, Ex. yields calculations,
Work Cross-Functionally with Supply and Production based on realistic forecast trends.
Perform other duties as assigned by management within scope and ability
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Operations/Supply Chain Operations, or related experience in same industry
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong continuous improvement skills and ability to research problems and develop solutions
Ability to produce ad-hoc reporting, as needed
Expert Excel Knowledge required
ERP/MRP knowledge preferred
Power BI Knowledge preferred
Production Planning Modules experience a plus
Experience with planning modules preferred, e.g. Demand Solutions, Logility, etc.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to team and across different departments of the business
Experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data
Ability to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance by staff
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of staff
Ability to maintain a safe work environment
Understand and abide by all safety regulations, SOPs, GMP guidelines, as well as policies and procedure set forth by Thomas Foods International, USA