Production Planner

Nestlé; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 69,967 - 93,091; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a production scheduler to craft a capacity‑constrained, efficient sequence of materials and production runs that align with available resources. You will partner with production, supply planning, and corporate leaders to reduce costs and optimize inventory levels, while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Your role includes maintaining DPS master data, translating schedules into production orders, and communicating changes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree preferred (Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management or Business Management majors a plus).
• Experience in manufacturing environment and production scheduling.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a feasible production plan within the scheduling period considering capacity, labor and materials.
• Review detailed production schedule daily/weekly/monthly to meet priorities.
• Collaborate with factory operations and master scheduling for long-term planning.
• Utilize planning tools to determine optimal schedule for cost and service.
• Publish weekly production schedule and manage changes to meet orders.
• Maintain DPS planning master data and ensure system integrity.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Nestlé standards while minimizing changeovers.
• Monitor supply signals and coordinate with procurement to create POs.
• Engage in LEAN and value stream improvements to boost costs and efficiencies.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS/BA degree preferred

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing a short‑term finite capacity‑constrained production schedule with an optimal, feasible and realistic sequence of materials in accordance with the availability of resources (production lines/labor) and materials. This role should work strategically with production, supply planners, and corporate functional heads to support reducing costs, and realizing optimal inventory levels. This role also shares responsibility with materials scheduling team by owning the planning and management of selective raw and/or packaging materials. Ensure availability of raw/pack materials to support production while minimizing working capital.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a feasible production plan within the detailed production scheduling period by shift that takes into consideration available capacity, labor and materials while respecting the product sequencing laid out by the MPS planner and optimizing the factory costs to produce.
• Review the detailed production schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure it continues to meet business priorities and requirements.
• Work with factory operations team to identify practical issues that may cause plant shutdowns in the future and relay this information back to master production scheduling for long‑term planning of product promotions.
• Utilize GLOBE and Unison/OMP tools during production scheduling and capacity planning exercises in order to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service.
• Convert production schedule to process orders for production as required.
• Publish weekly production schedule to plant, and review all production changes, limitations, priorities to meet customer orders and abnormal events.
• Provide information in advance detailing swings in labor requirements within the DPS planning horizon.
• Act as the liaison between the factory and corporate supply chain to properly determine the priorities of the business.
• Maintain DPS planning master data, performing routine maintenance to ensure system integrity.
• Ensure production scheduling sequencing complies with government and Nestle standards for food safety and quality while also minimizing changeover costs.
• Monitor supply signals through the use of MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct to create purchase orders. Follow‑up with suppliers to ensure material fulfillment. Tracking should be completed, and action taken when material unavailability causes a line shutdown, and affects PPA and COF.
• Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA degree preferred (Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Management majors a plus).

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• 2+ years experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.
• Prior experience negotiating with vendors and purchasing.
• Factory master data management
• Understanding and following the product life cycle process

Skills:

• Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, and a passion for continuous improvement preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
• Customer service skills.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The approximate pay range for this position is $69,967 to $93,091 base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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