Description

Production Planning Manager
Conyers, GA

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
 
 
ABOUT THE JOB

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for the production scheduling process of the Conyers Plant in the liquid products division.  The Production Planning Manager will analyze and manage the Master Demand Plan based on demand forecast, historical sales, customer input, and other supply signals to produce an effective site supply plan; while overseeing the production scheduling process will ensure the customers demand plan is properly executed promoting the site efficiency, maximizing customer service and minimizing inventory.
This position requires strong analytical, cross functional leadership, communication and collaboration.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manages the execution of replenishment strategy for finished goods not produced on site
• Manages Schedulers in the development and accuracy of the Weekly Schedule for Liquid Products
• Ensures the Master Plan is being executed along with fill rate and inventory measure goals
• Ensures RM availability to support the master production schedule. Proactively develops solutions to issues to ensure on time deliveries from suppliers at an order fulfillment level and engaging others when appropriate
• Manages Working Capital for raw materials and finished goods to Plan
• Minimizes scrap due to expiration and obsolescence.
• Monitors finished goods and raw materials to reduce excess inventory and reduce shortages
• Generates various inventory reports shared across several cross-functional teams
• Maintains clear communication with Sales, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement to ensure the organization has a solid plan to execute
• Ensures issues are resolved in a timely manner and escalates to Directory of Supply Chain in a timely manner
• Review and recommend improvements, including ERP system changes, ERP maintenance and/or parameters updating, to improve planning processes
• Provides periodically updated inventory reports by customer and identifies any and all risk by SKU
• Assist in the development of the annual demand plan budget
• Develops and reports KPI metrics
• Participates in required Planning Optimization Projects
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain preferred

Experience:
5 to 10 years of relevant work and/or supervisory experience in Planning, Scheduling and Logistics in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• CPIM certification (APICS, ASCM association) (J)
• ERP D365 and MRP operation (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet and inventory control software (E)
• Warehousing concepts and techniques (J)
• Inventory, order, financial systems (J)
• Order processing concepts and techniques (E)
• Transportation concepts and techniques (J)
• Food manufacturing (J)
• Management concepts and techniques (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)

Skill and ability to:

• Identify materials flow problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors and customers verbally and in writing
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and/or drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for Managing Planners/Schedulers

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: minimal customer shortages
• Productivity/quality standards: minimal customer complaints
• Productivity/quality standards: on time loading percentage
• Productivity/quality standards: efficiency, reliability, and timeliness
• Productivity/quality standards: minimal loss and damage
• Inventory levels: minimize inventory while maximizing production efficiency and service
• Outages: minimal
• Budget: on plan
• Cost containment: proactive seek and propose actions
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: employees
• Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.