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About The Position

Requirements

• High level of analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and multi-task.
• Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• High degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity.
• Willingness to work around the needs of Manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Six months of Manufacturing experience, Production Planning experience or equivalent experience through college course work.
• Ability to analyze and design processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and matters.
• Ability to act in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a crisis situation.
• Strong computer skills using applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, Access and Publix Computer Systems such as SAP and Dallas.
• Ability to quickly learn new ideas or concepts.
• Ability to visualize a situation.
• Good negotiation skills.
• A willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet Manufacturing business needs.
• Willingness to change and be a vehicle for change.
• Must have high expectations.
• Must be driven to provide excellence in customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical field.
• Rising senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in an analytical field.
• One or more years’ experience in production management, production planning, or supporting Publix Manufacturing SAP Production Planning processes.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), or Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess finished product inventories and create production plans for one or more manufacturing lines.
• Order and manage inventories on all raw materials.
• Be involved in cross-functional teams to help drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Holiday Bonus in November (amount varies by years of service).
• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.