Planner Production

Description

Are you looking to start your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri - a global pure-play ice cream leader. With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's/Edy's, Skinny Cow, OREO, Outshine and Frollies, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. Our growth has been tremendous in the past few years - moving from being #2 manufacturer in market to being #1 in 2024. The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. DGIC has also been recognized by retail partners as the top manufacturer partner, winning the #1 position in the prestigious Advantage Award in 2024.

At DGIC, we don't just hire for roles, we grow future business leaders. Here, everyone is encouraged to think like a general manager. That means owning your piece of the business, making bold decisions, and seeing the big picture. What makes us unique? You won't just stay in your lane, you'll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It's like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). If you're curious, driven, and ready to learn a lot about a lot, this is the place to stretch your skills and fast-track your career.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you!

What to expect from Dreyers

At the heart of our culture are four core values that guide our actions and define how we work together. We Take Ownership by staying committed from start to finish, making thoughtful decisions, and focusing our efforts on initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. We Do What Is Right by prioritizing transparency, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and speaking up when something doesn't align with our values. We Seek to Improve through continuous innovation, embracing feedback, and learning from both our successes and setbacks. And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. These values are not just ideals-they are the behaviors we live by every day.

SUMMARY:

Provide accurate, short‑term, capacity‑constrained production plans for Filling Lines and the Mix Plant. Ensure all plans are feasible, properly sequenced, and aligned with available resources, materials, and GMP requirements. This role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective cross‑functional communication to maintain uninterrupted material and production flow.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create feasible production plans within the detailed planning period, considering available capacity, labor, materials, and product‑family sequencing set by the long‑term planner.
• Develop realistic Mix Plans that meet factory requirements and comply with batching, CIP, and •GMP constraints.
• Create and maintain all Work Orders in JDE for factory and mix planning; all changes must flow through the planner.
• Conduct daily reviews and weekly planning meetings with all relevant functions and distribute meeting minutes.
• Establish a 4‑week production plan with minimal changeovers and zero downtime.
• Establish a 2‑week Mix Plan that fully supports all products scheduled for the current and upcoming week.
• Track and update daily inventory, identifying risks and rescheduling needs based on carrier lead times.
• Maintain updates to planning tools, periodic alignments of efficiency with supply planner and that standard operating procedures have relevant and up to date procedures.
• Track and support buyers with material flow through work order adjustments and run outs are planned and communicated to operations.
• Manage bulk orders to ensure smooth arrival and unloading, minimizing detention caused by space or receiver availability.
• Update and highlight Work Orders daily in planning tools, ensuring schedule adherence, quantity accuracy, and documentation of all changes.
• Identify and integrate CIP cycles, production shutdowns, and preventive maintenance within the detailed plan.
• Monitor new products to ensure mix and production readiness for on-time launch.
• Identify potential issues within the planning horizon, assess their risks, and provide actionable solutions.
• Communicate daily/weekly updates to maintain alignment with cross‑functional partners.
• Highlight demand increases or decreases and communicate impacts on material requirements.
• Adhere to all Froneri procedures and standards.
• Maintain 5S in the planning workplace.
• Update material planning parameters in the system as needed.
• Track and report Mix Attainment weekly, monitoring planned versus actual KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for factory performance improvement within the planning period.

Key Measurements

• Production & Mix Attainment
• Materials Requirements Accuracy
• Stock Cover
• Closing Attainment Values
• Accurate Bulk Ordering & Consumption
• Bulk Detention Reduction (Loads Waiting)

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
• Leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of planning cycles, costing, optimization
• Ability to manage workflow from planning to delivery
• Results‑oriented and able to work under pressure
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.

Key Relationships Internal to FRONERI Group

Key Relationships External to FRONERI Group

• Finance, NPD, Marketing, Planning, QA, Production, Mix, Logistics, 3PL, Warehousing

Key Suppliers,

Key Experiences and Knowledge:

• Two or more years of relevant operational experience at market / business level is useful, in at least one of the following areas (Manufacturing Function/Planning Function):

MPS (Master Production Scheduling)

DRP (Distribution Requirement Planning)

MRP (Material Requirement Planning)

• Basic understanding of the Impact of Master Production & Detailed Production decisions on execution and other Supply Chain KPIs.

• Knowledge of Customer Service / Distribution Requirement Planning (domestic/international) / Factory Operations / Co-packing / Co-manufacturing / Inventory management (Finished Goods)/ Materials Management (Raw & Packaging) / Supply Chain KPIs.

• Sales & Operational Planning Experience including scenario planning, supply risk assessment, and alignment with demand and manufacturing.

Personal Qualities:

• Trusted, reliable, strong judgment
• Clear communicator, open to feedback
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization skills
• Business‑wide perspective beyond role scope
• Solution‑driven and adaptable
• Leadership mindset without formal authority

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $80,000.00 and $84,000.00 per year.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.