Plant Production Scheduler/Planner

Danone; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone U.S. is seeking a Production Scheduler/Planner for our Dallas beverage manufacturing facility.

You will procure and manage materials to support the production schedule and create production schedules, ensuring compliance with all standards. Responsibilities include managing raw materials, issuing POs, maintaining inventory levels, coordinating with vendors and scheduling teams, and ensuring SAP transactions are accurate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred in business, supply chain, food science or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a high-speed food/beverage manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years’ experience with SAP Themis and APO or similar ERP system.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Familiarity with aseptic processing or raw materials storage guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of all raw materials and packaging for the plant, including new items and depleting obsolete items.
• Issue purchase orders for all raw materials and packaging; work with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage min/max inventory levels based on requirements, shelf life, and storage constraints.
• Coordinate with Scheduling Team and Vendors on last-minute inventory issues or line changes.
• Ensure all material transactions in SAP are completed accurately and timely.
• Maintain vendor list and update as needed.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with corporate A/P.
• Work with Procurement, Product Supply, Sales/Marketing, R&D, Creative Services, Engineering, and A/P to align on production plan.
• Collaborate with Transportation and Logistics to move raw materials to other facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Self-management

Detail-oriented

Team player

Flexible schedules

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's in business/SCM/food science

Tools

SAP

Themis

APO

Job description

About the Job

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 Production Scheduler/Planner based in our Dallas, Texas beverage manufacturing facility. The Production Scheduler/Planner is responsible for the procurement and management of materials that support the production schedule, ensuring compliance with all standards. This role is also responsible for creating production schedules.

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:

• Daily Management of all raw materials and packaging for the plant including new items and depleting obsolete items
• Issue purchase orders for all raw materials and packaging; work with Vendors to manage on time deliver and issues that occur
• Manage min/max inventory level based on requirements, shelf life & storage constraints
• Coordinate with Scheduling Team and Vendors on any last-minute inventory issues or line changes that could affect material flow and storage capacity.
• Ensure all material transactions in SAP are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain Vendor list by adding/changing as needed
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with corporate A/P.
• Work directly with corporate departments such as Procurement, Product Supply, Sales/Marketing, R&D, Creative Services, Engineering, and A/P to align on production plan to meet customer demand.
• Collaborate with Transportation and Logistics Team to transfer raw materials to other production facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

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.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we're looking for, including both required and preferred criteria,

Education & Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED, required. A bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management, food science or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a high-speed food / beverage / CPG manufacturing environment, required.
• At least 2 years’ experience with SAP Themis and APO or other similar ERP system, required.
• Prior experience in inventory reconciliation to ensure inventory accuracy, required.
• Familiarity with government guidelines on aseptic processing or raw materials storage requirements, preferred.
• A combination of education and experience that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required is acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within time constraints.
• Strong "self-management" skills. Must bring interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills required to interact with various levels of plant and corporate personnel.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and possess the ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly, while maintaining control, focus and accuracy with limited supervision in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Team player, motivated and willing to do whatever is required to ensure success of the team.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to support 24/7 plant operations.

About Us

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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