(USA) Senior Manager, Production Planner - Manufacturing

Walmart•Olathe, KS

12d•$116,000 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners. Analyzes and applies information from multiple sources. Monitors progress and results. Identifies, addresses, and implements improvement opportunities. Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply them in executing business processes and practices. Uses the Open Door Policy. Assists management with correcting ethical and compliance issues. Implements production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements by collaborating with plant leadership. Partners with the Site Sr. Director, Director of Operations, Sr. Maintenance Manager, Shift Managers, and Supervisors. Develops weekly production plans to meet utilization goals and high service levels. Ensures compliance with sanitation and maintenance schedules. Promotes cost-effective operations. Works with Farm Supply Chain and optimization teams to determine supply and sales outlooks. Develops production plans based on sales forecasts. Performs daily schedule plan analysis to ensure accurate production and sufficient inventory. Conducts process analysis for each SKU to expedite production based on priorities, specifications, capacity, and equipment availability. Reviews and analyzes weekly performance and inventory levels of products and raw materials. Audits and tracks trays and pallets and performs inventory reconciliation. Supports sales forecast analysis related to capacity planning and material requirements. Recommends forecast adjustments when needed. Analyzes past performance to identify inventory management improvement opportunities. Communicates needs for expedited production or raw materials to management and suppliers. Develops and implements scheduling and run strategies to support material usage and efficiency goals. Ensures production quality and analyzes incoming data from plant leadership. Communicates issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership. Reports changes (e.g., shortages, overages, expedites) to Site leadership and Home Office teams. Creates and communicates schedules for processing and raw material receiving. Utilizes systems such as SAP, DSI, Essbase, Dashboard, GRS, and Microsoft tools. Manages and tracks inventory cycle time and reusable container and pallet status. Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints. Provides backup coverage in critical areas. Drives continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, and production quality. Manages raw milk scheduling for the dairy manufacturing plant using the Walmart Milk Management System. Aligns deliveries with production plans and store demand. Coordinates with plant operations, farms, cooperatives, and haulers. Maintains stable flow of raw milk supply. Issues purchase orders and completes financial system processes. Oversees the flow of raw materials within the manufacturing environment. Manages procurement, storage, dispensing, and inventory tracking. Ensures continuous and cost-effective operations. Works closely with production, accounting, and other departments to maintain adequate inventory levels. Drives execution of business plans and projects by: Identifying customer and operational needs. Developing and communicating business plans and priorities. Removing barriers and providing resources. Establishing performance standards and measuring progress. Adjusting performance and developing contingency plans. Demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by: Selecting, training, and mentoring team members. Assigning duties and building a team-based work environment. Setting expectations and conducting performance evaluations. Providing recognition, rewards, and coaching. Promoting a culture of belonging. Promotes and supports company policies, mission, values, and ethics by: Training and guiding others on proper application. Ensuring compliance and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are met by: Evaluating effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives. Consulting with stakeholders. Gathering and applying improvement suggestions. Supporting community outreach efforts.

Requirements

3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity.
3 years’ experience working in a logistics supply chain or manufacturing environment.
3 years’ experience using computer applications (for example Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Visio)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related area.
In a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity.

Responsibilities

Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs.
Implements production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements.
Develops weekly production plans to meet utilization goals and high service levels.
Ensures compliance with sanitation and maintenance schedules.
Promotes cost-effective operations.
Works with Farm Supply Chain and optimization teams to determine supply and sales outlooks.
Develops production plans based on sales forecasts.
Performs daily schedule plan analysis to ensure accurate production and sufficient inventory.
Conducts process analysis for each SKU to expedite production based on priorities, specifications, capacity, and equipment availability.
Reviews and analyzes weekly performance and inventory levels of products and raw materials.
Audits and tracks trays and pallets and performs inventory reconciliation.
Supports sales forecast analysis related to capacity planning and material requirements.
Communicates needs for expedited production or raw materials to management and suppliers.
Develops and implements scheduling and run strategies to support material usage and efficiency goals.
Ensures production quality and analyzes incoming data from plant leadership.
Communicates issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership.
Reports changes (e.g., shortages, overages, expedites) to Site leadership and Home Office teams.
Creates and communicates schedules for processing and raw material receiving.
Manages and tracks inventory cycle time and reusable container and pallet status.
Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints.
Provides backup coverage in critical areas.
Drives continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, and production quality.
Manages raw milk scheduling for the dairy manufacturing plant using the Walmart Milk Management System.
Aligns deliveries with production plans and store demand.
Coordinates with plant operations, farms, cooperatives, and haulers.
Maintains stable flow of raw milk supply.
Issues purchase orders and completes financial system processes.
Oversees the flow of raw materials within the manufacturing environment.
Manages procurement, storage, dispensing, and inventory tracking.
Ensures continuous and cost-effective operations.
Works closely with production, accounting, and other departments to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Drives execution of business plans and projects.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
Promotes and supports company policies, mission, values, and ethics.
Ensures business needs are met.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.