Senior Production Planner Senior Production Planner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Burlington, WI

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The Senior Production Planner reports directly to the Supervisor of Production and Materials Scheduling with also has contact with the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

BS/BA degree required (preferably in an Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Management).
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, and a passion for continuous improvement preferred.
Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Customer service skills.
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment, production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.
Prior experience negotiating with vendors.
Factory master data management
Understanding and following the product life cycle process

Responsibilities

Create a feasible production plan within the detailed production scheduling period by shift that takes into consideration available capacity, labor and materials while respecting the product sequencing laid out by the MPS planner and optimizing the factory costs to produce.
Review the detailed production schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure it continues to meet business priorities and requirements.
Work with factory operations team to identify practical issues that may cause plant shutdowns in the future and relay this information back to master production scheduling for long-term planning of product promotions.
Utilize tools during production scheduling and capacity planning exercises to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service.
Convert production schedule to process orders for production as required.
Publish weekly production schedule to plant, and review all production changes, limitations, priorities to meet customer orders and abnormal events.
Provide information in advance detailing swings in labor requirements within the DPS planning horizon.
Act as the liaison between the factory and corporate supply chain to properly determine the priorities of the business.
Maintain DPS planning master data, performing routine maintenance to ensure system integrity.
Ensure production scheduling sequencing complies with government and Nestle standards for food safety and quality while also minimizing changeover costs.
Monitor supply signals using MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct to create purchase orders. Follow-up with suppliers to ensure material fulfillment. Tracking should be completed, and action taken when material unavailability causes a line shutdown.
Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.