What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at CITGO Petroleum Corporation?
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Job Summary
Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating the blending and packaging of lubricants produced by the facility. Develops all of the production schedules for the blending and packaging operations. Responsible for customer satisfaction, employee safety, influence product quality, and the communication of risks/concerns in production attainment to Plant Management. Assures that schedules are implemented to meet the needs of the customers while maximizing facility assets. Responsible for developing just-in-time manufacturing techniques as well as minimizing the use of the base materials in the manufacturing of all products. Also responsible for coordinating tankage and equipment requirements with the Engineering and Maintenance Department, and helps assume the responsibilities of the Supply Chain & Inventory Control Manager in his/her absence.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree:
- Bachelor's Degree.
The minimun number of years of job related experience required by this job is:
- 5 years (10 years if no degree).
List any specialized training or unique skills required / preferred:
- Manufacturing operations experience
- ISO 9001 auditing and QMS
- Computer skills with extensive knowledge of SAP
Job Duties
1. Review outstanding orders in SAP and compare against current inventories. Work daily on Planned Order Report and look up each item in SAP to review inventory requirements.
2. Coordinate blending activities with daily bulk loading and packaging schedules. Schedule the blending of all products in time to meet customer requirements.
3. Establish daily and weekly packaging schedules. Update both schedules and communicate needs with other departments.
4. Collaborate with Supply Chain Specialists to establish arrival of bulk and drummed additives. Review inventories of all additives to ensure proper supply of all materials on time.
5. Coordinate arrival of all packaging materials. Schedule just-in-time requirements on packaging materials to avoid keeping excessive inventories.
6. Investigate the addition of new additives, base oils, and finished products and the impact they will have on tankage and blending schedules. Determine tankage requirements and determine where products are to be stored.
7. Review problems with product quality and schedule operations to minimize impact to the facility. Review product status to make sure product is ready when needed. Make necessary adjustment to schedules.
Job Duties II
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Here are the incentives we offer:
- Remote Work options available for eligible positions
- Options are department and/or location specific
- 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
- Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
- Paid Vacation Time
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Caregiver Leave
- Excellent 401(k) Match
- Pension Plan
- Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
- Healthy Rewards Program
- Service Awards Program
- Educational Assistance Plan
- Dependent Children Scholarships
- Reimbursement for Gym Membership
- Employee Discount Programs
- On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
- On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
- On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
- On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID - 1124
