Manager Production Planning

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARYSince the doors opened in 1972, this factory has grown dramatically into a sustainable state-of-the-art facility. In 2013, we completed our largest solar project yet by installing a 450-kilowatt photovoltaic system of nearly 1,900 panels. The amount of energy produced annually by this solar array could power nearly 52 average-sized homes, or approximately 5,000 lights bulbs for an entire year. With sustainability and safety always top of mind, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Fit & Trim®, Friskies®, Nestlé Purina ONE® and Pro Plan®. This plant location is just along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta - an area that nearly 5 million residents and over 340 of our associates can call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast and, if this beautiful city were a country, it would be the 28th largest economy in the world.As Production Planning Manager, you will champion short-range and long-range plant production planning and inventory management. Utilizing forecasting data in conjunction with economic production quantity and safety stock methodologies, you will proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that finished product is available for distribution to meet customer demand. You will manage a team of coordinators and specialists to produce efficient and cost-effective schedules that maintain warehouse inventories within acceptable levels. In this critical role, you will align with production and maintenance to schedule downtime to minimize impact on continuous operations and factory output. Analyze, monitor and plan production effectively incorporating inventory levels, production quantities, logistics, safety stock, forecasting data and scheduled maintenance Prepare finite production schedule to the SKU level of detail by shift, day and week, balancing processing volumes to packing volumes by product type within the existing capability of the plant Enter the weekly master production plan (MPP), including recipe and campaign details, into the enterprise resource planning software, SAP, and adjust as needed per day Participate in weekly maintenance planning meetings and daily operating review meetings to align on the production schedule, planned downtime and customer service considerations Manage the coordination of all packing supplies and promotional activities Factor in the impact of lead time, transportation and supply chain constraints on key performance measures such as fill rate levels Analyze production data and make strategic decisions to optimize factory operations Monitor and track post-consumer recycled material for timeliness, accuracy and compliance Coach and develop the factory operations teamRequirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline 5+ years of leadership experience within supply chain planning, logistics planning or production planning in a manufacturing, warehouse, military or related environmentThe approximate pay range for this position is $91,000 to $130,000. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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 | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).REQUISITION ID 318157It 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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacyWe're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARYSince the doors opened in 1972, this factory has grown dramatically into a sustainable state-of-the-art facility. In 2013, we completed our largest solar project yet by installing a 450-kilowatt photovoltaic system of nearly 1,900 panels. The amount of energy produced annually by this solar array could power nearly 52 average-sized homes, or approximately 5,000 lights bulbs for an entire year. With sustainability and safety always top of mind, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Fit & Trim®, Friskies®, Nestlé Purina ONE® and Pro Plan®. This plant location is just along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta - an area that nearly 5 million residents and over 340 of our associates can call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast and, if this beautiful city were a country, it would be the 28th largest economy in the world.As Production Planning Manager, you will champion short-range and long-range plant production planning and inventory management. Utilizing forecasting data in conjunction with economic production quantity and safety stock methodologies, you will proactively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that finished product is available for distribution to meet customer demand. You will manage a team of coordinators and specialists to produce efficient and cost-effective schedules that maintain warehouse inventories within acceptable levels. In this critical role, you will align with production and maintenance to schedule downtime to minimize impact on continuous operations and factory output. Analyze, monitor and plan production effectively incorporating inventory levels, production quantities, logistics, safety stock, forecasting data and scheduled maintenance Prepare finite production schedule to the SKU level of detail by shift, day and week, balancing processing volumes to packing volumes by product type within the existing capability of the plant Enter the weekly master production plan (MPP), including recipe and campaign details, into the enterprise resource planning software, SAP, and adjust as needed per day Participate in weekly maintenance planning meetings and daily operating review meetings to align on the production schedule, planned downtime and customer service considerations Manage the coordination of all packing supplies and promotional activities Factor in the impact of lead time, transportation and supply chain constraints on key performance measures such as fill rate levels Analyze production data and make strategic decisions to optimize factory operations Monitor and track post-consumer recycled material for timeliness, accuracy and compliance Coach and develop the factory operations teamRequirements Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related discipline 5+ years of leadership experience within supply chain planning, logistics planning or production planning in a manufacturing, warehouse, military or related environmentThe approximate pay range for this position is $91,000 to $130,000. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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 | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).REQUISITION ID 318157It 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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy