Planning Associate

HelloFresh • Aurora, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Planning Associate Factor a brand of HelloFresh looking for a Planning Associate to oversee scheduling of departments through work order creation and execution analysis for the Aurora, Illinois facility. This role will maintain production plans and related kitchen and inventory staging schedules to ensure the efficient execution of the site. Responsibilities may also include inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and production monitoring.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience in operations, leadership or monitoring/control programs required
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Detail oriented and ability to execute repeated tasks
• Microsoft or Google Suite experience required

Nice To Haves

• Planning background preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or associates degree in a related field preferred
• Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow a planning procedure through a series of checklists to review tools and operations metrics associated with kitchen and production plating departments
• Engage with department managers relating to gaps in data entry, exceptions to on-plan performance, and any other abnormalities in the monitoring systems.
• Escalate critical issues to operations leadership through defined escalation plans.
• Manage the progress and outcome of action items and escalations.
• Review with key stakeholders any areas for improvement including communication breakdowns, dashboard iterations or recurring supply chain problems.
• Lead or participate on special projects as required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree