MFG PLANT OPERATIONS PLANNER Job at Kroger Manufacturing, Livonia, MI

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  • Kroger Manufacturing
  • Livonia, MI

Job Description

Responsible to optimize workforce productivity and work quality by eliminating potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials. Maintain inventory of finished product at various distribution warehouses, and in-plant raw material within an established budget. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1 st strategy. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• 1+ years of experience in production supervision

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Effective planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Strong administrative and math skills

• Knowledge of theories and functions of supply chain management

• Proficient in Excel and Word as well as planning and forecasting software

• Working knowledge of a Computer Production/Inventory Management System

Desired

• Strong analytical ability

• Proven leadership skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Plan and schedule all production work on weekly basis with emphasis on production reliability

• Maintain appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and report results of work completed

• Maintain finished product and raw material inventory dollar budget

• Allocate and manage finished product to various distribution centers

• Minimize production line changeovers by combining like item production runs through long range planning

• Ensure top priority is given to replenish out of stock items

• Forecast long lead time or high volume usage materials

• Revise long range plan of finished product periodically to ensure line capacity availability and inventory dollar level meet budget guidelines

• Communicate with appropriate teams to ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling

• Review the actual versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs

• Continuously improve accuracy in estimating and improving work methods

• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems

• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Tags

Permanent employment,

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