MFG PLANT OPERATIONS PLANNER (HOURLY) - Kroger Manufacturing
Newark, OH 43055
About the Job
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning and forecasting software
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Strong administrative and math skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks
Desired
- Previous food manufacturing experience
- Working knowledge of a Computer Production/Inventory Management System
- Knowledge of theories and functions of supply chain management- Assist in planning and scheduling 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 to the plant staff
- Maintain finished product and raw material inventory dollar budget
- Manage the process of distribution of 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
- Assist in forecasting long lead time or high volume usage materials
- Review long range plan of finished product to ensure line capacity availability and inventory dollar level, meet budget guidelines
- Ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling by communicating with appropriate teams
- Review the actual versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs
- 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 job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens