What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Tyson Foods?
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Job Details:
SUMMARY:
The Production Planner is responsible for coordinating and tracking raw material and products pertaining to species program type grade weight range and quality. Other duties include: schedule daily production monitor product position and coordinate all shipping activities; maintain constant communication with numerous business units including Production FSQA Materials Handling Sales Credit Transportation Customer Service and Export Services; monitor and coordinate shipping activities at outside storage facilities; provide for the efficient utilization of Company production storage and shipping resources by optimizing activities within operational capabilities; assist in scheduling forward warehouses value-added production and raw material sourcing. The scope of this Position requires sharp attention to details excellent problem-solving skills a highly collaborative communication style clear mental focus and commitment to a very strong work ethic. The office work environment is positively interactive dynamic and fast paced in productively achieving the Teams daily and weekly individual performance expectations.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field more closely related to the duties of the Position is preferred.
Experience: 2 plus years of industry experience Planning Operations Sales or Accounting experience is preferred.
Computer Skills: Requires the ability to comprehend and execute planning processes through available existing software tools provided to the Production Planning Team. The preferred experience with software includes proprietary Tyson programs such as the Product Availability System PA and the Order Processing System ORP. The Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Excel and Word is preferred experience.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Special Skills: The ability to prioritize and manage numerous duties time sensitive tasks and pertinent communication simultaneously is essential. The need to build productive working relationships with Supervisors and Peers Production Warehousing and Sales Team members along with an extensive group of individuals from various Support Teams is crucial. Experience and proficiency in data entry skills in strongly preferred.
Travel: 1 to 3 domestic plant location trips per year.
Location: This will be an onsite position at the Hope, AR facility.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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