Production Planner – Food Manufacturing Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Production Planner

• Food Manufacturing 151 Foods 151 Benigno Boulevard, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 SCOPE Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for creating and overseeing the production scheduling across the facility.

The successful schedule will support the customer demand while delivering cost effective and quality driven production schedules.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Creating effective production schedules for all products, across all lines and shifts
• Effectively plan, organize, and evaluate production schedules to meet labor requirements and customer demands.
• Coordinating the manufacturing process to support product quality and waste goals.
• Analyzing forecasting data and adjust production schedules accordingly
• Implementing strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency
• Overseeing the workflow of the production facility
• Ensuring the promptness and accuracy of the production process
• Provide daily production schedules and update the schedules as needed
• Enter in Work Orders into B13 to accurately reflect production needs
• Coordinate with Sanitation and Maintenance for planned downtime
• Report Schedule Attainment performance
• Manage proper inventory levels for all products
• Delivery product on-time to fulfill customer orders to a target of 98% unit fill or higher
• Properly schedule products to lines improving efficiencies, quality and reduce downtime
• Monitor customer demand vs forecast, adjusting production as needed
• Collaborates with off-shift Operations Manager(s) to communicate changes and resolve operating differences to operate line(s) using single standardized processes
• Uses B13 to fullest ability to capture proper production information Knowledge / Skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize, and simplify
• Working knowledge of production processes, scheduling and staffing management
• Ability to challenge the status quo and work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-tasking, handling projects and meeting deadlines in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft excel, word, outlook and experience with ERP systems)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, HACCP and Food GMPs (in a bakery environment preferred)

REQURED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Builds Trust
• Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Initiates Action
• Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
• Adaptability
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Build Partnerships
• Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goal.
• Strategic Decision Making
• Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long range goal or visions; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing
• Contributes to Team Success
• Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Education BS degree in relevant technical field preferred Experience Required 3+ years experience in manufacturing operations with demonstrated leadership preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires some physical strain such as long periods of sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting overhead. Must be able to lift approximately 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working around power equipment, slippery floors and dusty areas. Very hot conditions during summer seasons. Protective clothing such as uniform, gloves and slip resistant, safety toe shoes are required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$76,000.00

• $80,525.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person