MFG Plant Operations Planner (Hourly)

Kroger•Anderson, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anderson Bakery, a Kroger Company, located in Anderson, South Carolina, has been producing bread, muffins, and rolls for Kroger grocery stores since 1979. Under new leadership, the facility has experienced significant improvements in process reliability and average run time, and is continuing to enhance key plant indicators and plant culture. Anderson Bakery offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support associates' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including competitive health care and retirement benefits, vacation, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement. The company is seeking passionate and driven individuals to contribute to the positive impacts the plant has been experiencing.

Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
1 year of experience in production supervision.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning and forecasting software.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Strong administrative and math skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of a Computer Production/Inventory Management System.
Knowledge of theories and functions of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and scheduling production work on a weekly basis with an emphasis on production reliability.
Maintain appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and report results of work completed to the plant staff.
Maintain finished product and raw material inventory dollar budget.
Manage the process of distribution of finished product to various distribution centers.
Minimize production line changeovers by combining like item production runs through long-range planning.
Ensure top priority is given to replenish out-of-stock items.
Assist in forecasting long lead time or high volume usage materials.
Review long-range plan of finished product to ensure line capacity availability and inventory dollar level meet budget guidelines.
Ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling by communicating with appropriate teams.
Review the actual versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.