Planning Manager

About the job

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Planning Manager based in West Jordan, Utah!

The Planning Manager owns the finished goods and raw materials schedule and replenishment plan. This role also oversees packaging and ingredient receipts to purchase orders and tracks packaging and ingredient costs to help maintain the target level of working capital.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Create and manage leveled production schedule for assigned production lines using APO
• Prepare and release production orders and monitor each order is completed on time
• Conduct capacity planning for assigned production lines to meet company targets
• Conduct capacity planning for processing department
• Establish and influence the use of best practices and strategic benchmarks for assessing scheduling and supply planning processes
• Define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for measuring progress
• Develop training programs and development/progression plans for direct reports
• Develop strategic partnerships across the company and with third party contractors to increase overall planning efficiency
• Develop and manage cross-functional improvement strategies
• Lead and direct effective interactions and positive cooperation through work relationships between all levels of the organization
• Champion the organization's values by leading best practices in scheduling and supply planning by supporting Safety and Quality initiatives
• Oversee the communication of customer service delays to production schedule and forecast
• Supervise production planning for broader Product Supply Team, supporting process adherence, tight execution, long-term plan development and clear/timely communication
• Oversee the development and execution of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual (as directed) predictive schedules to determine build, purchase and resupply requirements, using SAP planning tools
• Supervise/conduct the collaboration of demand planning, customer service, logistics, procurement, and production facility planners to develop/adjust required inputs for detailed production planning
• Supervise the scheduling and supply planning team's ability to coordinate future capacity/supply constraints (manufacturing, raw materials, packaging) affecting production by engaging stakeholders throughout the planning process and lead the development of recovery plans
• Support cost reduction through effective and efficient capacity utilization
• Gain consensus from upstream and downstream functions on pipeline fills, customer events, or seasonal products to ensure production plans are executable and aligned with demand
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

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