Senior Production Planner

AECOM; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Production Scheduler for its Jonesboro location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating production schedules, ensuring resource availability, and acting as a key point of contact between factory operations and corporate supply chain management. Applicants should have a relevant degree and proven experience in manufacturing environments, with a passion for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a feasible production plan while respecting product sequencing and optimizing factory costs.
• Review the production schedule to ensure it meets business priorities.
• Act as liaison between factory and corporate supply chain.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

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.

**PRIMARY 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 shut down, and affects eMSA and COF.

+ Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.

**REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:**

+ BS/BA degree in an Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Management or equivalent experience.

+ 3-5 years experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

+ Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.

+ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, and a passion for continuous improvement preferred.

**EXPERIENCE:**

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Experience in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.

+ Prior experience negotiating with vendors.

+ Factory master data management

+ Understanding and following the product life cycle process

**SKILLS:**

+ 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.

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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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Job Requisition: 357466