Assistant Production Planner

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

Assists Production Planner functions (scheduling, forecasting) to ensure the customer’s requirements are met, inventory is maintained at optimal levels and the flow of components and finished product is maximized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Schedule daily and weekly sub-recipes and finished goods production based on customer orders and forecasts.
• Review finished goods for customer order shortages and notify customer service, production, and logistics as appropriate.
• Manage the production schedule to daily, weekly, and monthly requirements so that production and purchasing have the appropriate information to produce and purchase.
• Work with purchasing to insure stable component supply versus forecasted finished goods.
• Adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food).
• Adherence to all safety policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain behaviors that support our CORE VALUES.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school degree or equivalent; or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIE

• Ability to communicate with internal clients by email, phone, and fax.
• Good computer skills; ERP, MRP, X3.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Is highly organized and efficient. Must have good time management skills to work under tight deadlines.
• Must be an enthusiastic self-starter, resourceful, highly dependable, and able to establish and maintain priorities.
• Excellent computer skills, including previous experience using Microsoft Office programs
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrated listening skills, ability to clearly present ideas verbally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly learn new skills, technologies and processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The ability to use inventory and other computer programs, including keyboarding, is required. The Associate is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burnsville, MN 55337 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000