Senior Manager, Production Planner - Manufacturing

Position: (USA) Senior Manager, Production Planner - Manufacturing
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

* Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.

* Analyzes and applies information from multiple sources.

* Monitors progress and results.

* Identifies, addresses, and implements improvement opportunities.

* Demonstrates, promotes, and supports 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.

* Uses the Open Door Policy.

* Assists management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.

* Implements production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements by collaborating with plant leadership.

* Partners with the Site Sr. Director, Director of Operations, Sr. Maintenance Manager, Shift Managers, and Supervisors.

* Develops weekly production plans to meet utilization goals and high service levels.

* Ensures compliance with sanitation and maintenance schedules.

* Promotes cost-effective operations.

* Works with Farm Supply Chain and optimization teams to determine supply and sales outlooks.

* Develops production plans based on sales forecasts.

* Performs daily schedule plan analysis to ensure accurate production and sufficient inventory.

* Conducts process analysis for each SKU to expedite production based on priorities, specifications, capacity, and equipment availability.

* Reviews and analyzes weekly performance and inventory levels of products and raw materials.

* Audits and tracks trays and pallets and performs inventory reconciliation.

* Supports sales forecast analysis related to capacity planning and material requirements.

* Recommends forecast adjustments when needed.

* Analyzes past performance to identify inventory management improvement opportunities.

* Communicates needs for expedited production or raw materials to management and suppliers.

* Develops and implements scheduling and run strategies to support material usage and efficiency goals.

* Ensures production quality and analyzes incoming data from plant leadership.

* Communicates issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership.

* Reports changes (e.g., shortages, overages, expedites) to Site leadership and Home Office teams.

* Creates and communicates schedules for processing and raw material receiving.

* Utilizes systems such as SAP, DSI, Essbase, Dashboard, GRS, and Microsoft tools.

* Manages and tracks inventory cycle time and reusable container and pallet status.

* Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints.

* Provides backup coverage in critical areas.

* Drives continuous improvement in throughput, cycle time, and production quality.

* Manages raw milk scheduling for the dairy manufacturing plant using the Walmart Milk Management System.

* Aligns deliveries with production plans and store demand.

* Coordinates with plant operations, farms, cooperatives, and haulers.

* Maintains stable flow of raw milk supply.

* Issues purchase orders and completes financial system processes.

* Oversees the flow of raw materials within the manufacturing environment.

* Manages procurement, storage, dispensing, and inventory tracking.

* Ensures continuous and cost-effective operations.

* Works closely with production, accounting, and other departments to maintain adequate inventory levels.

* Drives 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.

* Provides 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.

* Promotes and supports company policies, mission, values, and ethics by:

* Training and guiding others on proper application.

* Ensuring compliance and supporting the Open Door Policy.

* Ensures business needs are met by:

* Evaluating effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives.

* Consulting with stakeholders.

* Gathering and applying improvement suggestions.

* Supporting community outreach efforts.

Core Competencies

* Respect the Individual

* Builds high-performing teams and embraces diverse perspectives.

* Creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.

* Provides opportunities for all associates to thrive.

* Builds trust and communicates with energy and positivity.

* Attracts, retains, and develops top talent while recognizing contributions.

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