Production Planner

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Production Planner in the United States to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will ensure goods are produced on time and maximize profitability while optimizing procedures and resources.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential for effective planning. The role requires coordination with Manufacturing, Sales Support, and Logistics to maintain service levels and cost efficiency, with opportunities to influence new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven skills.
• Excellent English written & verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage production plan based on sales & capacity.
• Interface with Operations, Sales Support, Inbound/Outbound to optimize plan.
• Ensure 100% service level and on-time delivery.
• Minimize cost while ensuring factory efficiency.
• Support new product developments and team skill growth.

Skills

Poultry processing

ERP system

Data analysis

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for all the candidates who have expertise in related field. As a Production Planner you will be responsible to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

Job Description

To manage a Production Plan based on sales requirements in line with processing machine capacities, materials and manpower availability, and other resources Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform capacity analysis to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements To interface with the Manufacturing operations, Sales Support Team, Inbound Supply Chain and Outbound Logistics and other departments to determine the most efficient Production Plan To ensure that the product is delivered on time every time-100% service level Manage production planning at the manufacturing facility while considering efficiency and minimizing cost Ensure standard operating procedures outlined by Aviagen Company Quality policy are followed To ensure both efficient running of the factory combined with very high customer service levels Support new product developments To develop and enhance skills & knowledge within the Production Planning team to deliver efficient and effective planning

Job Qualifications

• Poultry processing experience in a supervisory or managerial role in production or planning
• Bachelor’s Degree in a suitable field
• Highly numerate and data-driven, with strong analytical skills
• Excellent English written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and flexibility to changing work schedules required
• Strong attention to detail is required
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Production Planning environment with at least 3 years’ experience in an ERP system
• At least 3 years' experience in an environment, preferably a poultry plant
• Previous managerial-level experience in planning
• High degree of self-organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to “multi-task” and operate in an intensive environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Solid ERP experience related to demand, supply, and production planning and scheduling
• Ability to establish short- and long-term goals to meet customer needs

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen!

Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry.

In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring.

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