Production Planner

Hormel•Willmar, MN

27d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

PRODUCTION PLANNER - CORPORATE OFFICE (WILLMAR, MN OR BARRON, WI) To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. Relocation is not eligible for this role. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for preparation and communication of daily/evening shift boning schedules to Melrose, Willmar Ave, and Faribault boning operations and plant distribution. Prioritize work schedule to meet customer orders. Answer Daily Hold Over Inventory adjustments from respective shipping locations / WAP, FF, and BB. Attend daily meeting or phone conference with Monte, Pelican Rapids, and WAP. Execute the transfer of raw material between plants. Using meat orders supplied from Value Added Production Schedulers. Additional duties assigned based on current business needs. May require some weekend and after hour access for problem resolution.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in one or combined areas of Plant operations, Transportation, Logistics, Production Scheduling, Distribution or Supply Chain experience
Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
Strong Interpersonal skills and well developed written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Have strong process orientation skills.
Strong skills working with AS400.
Strong skills in Excel spreadsheets
A pattern of initiative and leadership
Good organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task
Able to work some Saturdays when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business
Main Frame Experience

Responsibilities

Preparation and communication of daily/evening shift boning schedules to Melrose, Willmar Ave, and Faribault boning operations and plant distribution.
Prioritize work schedule to meet customer orders.
Answer Daily Hold Over Inventory adjustments from respective shipping locations / WAP, FF, and BB.
Attend daily meeting or phone conference with Monte, Pelican Rapids, and WAP.
Execute the transfer of raw material between plants.
Using meat orders supplied from Value Added Production Schedulers.
Additional duties assigned based on current business needs.
May require some weekend and after hour access for problem resolution.