What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Production Planner position at Ferrero?
Job Location: Franklin Park
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
About the Role:
Responsible for appropriate scheduling of personnel according to production schedules, collective bargaining agreements, and company needs. Includes the layoff and recall (bumping) of bargaining unit employees consistent with the labor Contract and the applicable Letters of Agreement. Ensure optimal scheduling of short-term production & materials for Franklin Park to meet the volumes coordinated with re-mote planner. This position is a combination of Workforce, local production and materials planning.
Main Responsibilities:
The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$73,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
About the Role:
Responsible for appropriate scheduling of personnel according to production schedules, collective bargaining agreements, and company needs. Includes the layoff and recall (bumping) of bargaining unit employees consistent with the labor Contract and the applicable Letters of Agreement. Ensure optimal scheduling of short-term production & materials for Franklin Park to meet the volumes coordinated with re-mote planner. This position is a combination of Workforce, local production and materials planning.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare and communicate weekly personnel schedule based on production schedule, bargaining unit contract and letters of understanding and in accordance with applicable timelines
- Making future manpower forecast according to the long-term production plan
- Work closely with Hourly Associates, Factory Management Team, Human Resources, and other stakeholder groups to coordinate all personnel scheduling issues and applicable resolution
- Evaluate current staffing against future staffing needs and make recommendations to key stakeholders on alternative ways to fulfill staffing requirements
- Manage any changes to the production schedule as a result of unforeseen circumstances and make decisions to ensure the optimization of production resources and business requirements
- Review the plans feasibility based on the line capacity, manpower and shift standards
- Enter the plans into the information system (SAP/APO/ECC) which will determine, based on production models, the required production factors, i.e., raw materials, packaging etc.
- Lead/participate in production meetings and review which lines to run and overtime requirements
- Daily/Weekly analysis of the attainment and PPA to determine reasons for production variances and changes
- Ensure materials are ordered and supplied on time to meet production needs
- Associate's degree and previous manufacturing experience preferred
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Ultimate Software, SAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills/excellence with numbers
- Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach
- Strong leadership and communication skills in a Team environment
- Able to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on service
The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$73,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Salary : $70,000 - $73,000
