What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner, Pilot Plant position at Nestlé Purina?
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
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Position Summary
Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to confident, well socialized dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. You'll work alongside a team passionate about pet care that ensures our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities.
As a Production Planner, you’ll lead the planning, organizing, scheduling efforts for the Pilot Plant trials. You will work cross-functionally with other teams to receive trial requests, review them, and ensure the plant is ready to execute effectively.
Track and review schedule attainment metrics to track schedule adherence and planning
Provide technical guidance, training, and leadership to the group
Review Pilot Plant NesTMS trial requests and correct as needed
Coordinate scheduling and execution of maintenance needed tasks
Execute and manage safety, sanitation & hygiene programs for the Pilot Plant and ensure adherence to company rules and policy
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the work area.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
5 years of end-to-end manufacturing processing / operations experience
2 years of food processing and / or food safety manufacturing experience
Other
1 year of direct and / or indirect leadership experience is preferred
1 year of experience with Microsoft office tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerBI is preferred
Must be able to perform the physical requirements necessary, such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, to meet the expectations of job assignments
Must be willing to work Monday through Thursday from 6 : 50AM-4 : 20PM and Friday from 6 : 50AM-10 : 50AM.
The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000.00 to $92,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).
REQUISITION ID : 341948
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Salary : $60,000 - $92,000
