Senior Manager, Production Planner - Manufacturing

Position Summary

Position Summary...

• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
  • Analyze and apply information from multiple sources.
  • Monitor progress and results.
  • Identify, address, and implement improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate, promote, and support 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.
  • Use the Open Door Policy.
  • Assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
• Implement production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements by collaborating with plant leadership.
  • Partner with the Site Sr. Director, Director of Operations, Sr. Maintenance Manager, Shift Managers, and Supervisors.
  • Develop weekly production plans to meet utilization goals and high service levels.
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation and maintenance schedules.
  • Promote cost‑effective operations.
  • Work with Farm Supply Chain and optimization teams to determine supply and sales outlooks.
  • Develop production plans based on sales forecasts.
• Perform daily schedule plan analysis to ensure accurate production and sufficient inventory.
  • Conduct process analysis for each SKU to expedite production based on priorities, specifications, capacity, and equipment availability.
  • Review and analyze weekly performance and inventory levels of products and raw materials.
  • Audit and track trays and pallets and perform inventory reconciliation.
  • Support sales forecast analysis related to capacity planning and material requirements.
  • Recommend forecast adjustments when needed.
  • Analyze past performance to identify inventory‑management improvement opportunities.
  • Communicate needs for expedited production or raw materials to management and suppliers.
• Develop and implement scheduling and run strategies to support material usage and efficiency goals.
  • Ensure production quality and analyze incoming data from plant leadership.
  • Communicate issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership.
  • Report changes (e.g., shortages, overages, expedites) to Site leadership and Home Office teams.
  • Create and communicate schedules for processing and raw‑material receiving.
  • Utilize systems such as SAP, DSI, Essbase, Dashboard, GRS, and Microsoft tools.
  • Manage and track inventory cycle time and reusable container and pallet status.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints.
  • Provide backup coverage in critical areas.
  • Drive continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, and production quality.
• Manage raw‑milk scheduling for the dairy manufacturing plant using the Walmart Milk Management System.
  • Align deliveries with production plans and store demand.
  • Coordinate with plant operations, farms, cooperatives, and haulers.
  • Maintain a stable flow of raw‑milk supply.
  • Issue purchase orders and complete financial system processes.
• Oversee the flow of raw materials within the manufacturing environment.
  • Manage procurement, storage, dispensing, and inventory tracking.
  • Ensure continuous and cost‑effective operations.
  • Work closely with production, accounting, and other departments to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Drive 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.
• Provide 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.
• Promote and support company policies, mission, values, and ethics by:
  • Training and guiding others on…