Production Planner

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing short-term capacity-constrained production schedules with an optimal and realistic sequence of materials by the availability of resources (production lines/labor availability) and materials. This role will work strategically with operations, master production planners, and corporate support to reduce costs and realize optimal inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a feasible production plan within the detailed production scheduling period by shifts that consider available capacity, labor, and materials while respecting the product sequencing laid out by the MPS planner and optimizing the factory costs to produce.
Review the detailed production schedule daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure it continues to meet business priorities and requirements.
Work with factory IPs to identify practical issues that may cause plant shutdowns in the future and relay this information back to master production scheduling for long-term planning of product promotions.
Utilize GLOBE tools during production scheduling and capacity planning exercises to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service.
Convert production schedule to process orders for production as required.
Publish weekly production schedule to plant, and review all production changes, limitations, priorities to meet customer orders and abnormal events.
Provide information in advance detailing swings in labor requirements within the DPS planning horizon.
Act as the liaison between the factory and corporate supply chain to properly determine the business's priorities.
Maintain SAP APO master data, performing routine maintenance to ensure system integrity.
Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with government and Nestle standards for food safety and quality.
Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.

REQUIREMENTS
Degree (preferably in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management), preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, preferred passion for continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.
Prior experience negotiating with vendors.

SKILLS
Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Requisition ID

160751

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing short-term capacity-constrained production schedules with an optimal and realistic sequence of materials by the availability of resources (production lines/labor availability) and materials. This role will work strategically with operations, master production planners, and corporate support to reduce costs and realize optimal inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Create a feasible production plan within the detailed production scheduling period by shifts that consider available capacity, labor, and materials while respecting the product sequencing laid out by the MPS planner and optimizing the factory costs to produce.
Review the detailed production schedule daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure it continues to meet business priorities and requirements.
Work with factory IPs to identify practical issues that may cause plant shutdowns in the future and relay this information back to master production scheduling for long-term planning of product promotions.
Utilize GLOBE tools during production scheduling and capacity planning exercises to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service.
Convert production schedule to process orders for production as required.
Publish weekly production schedule to plant, and review all production changes, limitations, priorities to meet customer orders and abnormal events.
Provide information in advance detailing swings in labor requirements within the DPS planning horizon.
Act as the liaison between the factory and corporate supply chain to properly determine the business's priorities.
Maintain SAP APO master data, performing routine maintenance to ensure system integrity.
Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with government and Nestle standards for food safety and quality.
Engage in LEAN, End to End Value Stream continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout our manufacturing and planning process.

REQUIREMENTS
Degree (preferably in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management), preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes, preferred passion for continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management.
Prior experience negotiating with vendors.

SKILLS
Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Requisition ID

160751

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Burlington, WI, US, 53105