Manufacturing Production Planner, Corporate Manufacturing - Lakeland
In Corporate Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Production Planners create production schedules, storage plans, and product distribution plans for their assigned Publix manufacturing facilities. They do this to satisfy store and distribution center finished product demand. As part of the process of creating production schedules, the Planners order and manage inventory levels of manufacturing plant raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies used for production.
- Analyze and manage inventories in divisional warehouses and manufacturing plants including forecasting future movement and sales through SAP
- Create production schedules of each product group and determine appropriate timeline for shipments, working with department managers to make necessary adjustments throughout the week to insure proper quantities are manufactured, shipped, and warehoused
- Analyze, order, and manage inventories of raw materials (packaging and ingredients)
- Work with Manufacturing Supply Purchasing and vendors to discuss problems, pricing, lead time, and changes as well as participate in Category Reviews
- Work with Publix Corporate Transportation Department and Distribution to coordinate multi-vendor transportation and warehousing of packaging and ingredients
- Serve as a resource to Plant Management and other Publix departments regarding ordering, transportation, invoices, and finished product inventories.
Required Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent experienceOne year of Manufacturing experience, Production Planning experience, or equivalent experience through college course workWilling to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays and the ability to be on-call 24 hours per day / 7 days per weekExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent customer service skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of peopleExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skillsAbility to take initiative, complete tasks independently with little supervisionDetail-oriented and maintain flexibilityAbility to prioritize, analyze, and interpret resultsAbility to work under strict deadline constraintsAbility to manage multiple tasks accurately and simultaneouslyGood organizational, time management, and project management skillsAbility to retain / absorb information readilyWorking knowledge of computer software programs specifically Microsoft OutlookAbility to utilize various data sources to accurately forecast future usage and trendsAbility to travel overnight or on extended trips, including by airAbility to work well with others and be a team memberObvious enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and our Mission.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree in an analytical field or equivalent experienceThree years of experience in Production Management, Logistics Planning, or supporting Publix Mfg SAP Production Planning processesSAP experience in the area of forecasting, production scheduling, inventory management, and procurementKnowledge of relevant manufacturing operationsIn-depth knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, production scheduling, shipping functionality, and process in SAPStrong knowledge of Publix Manufacturing's operational processesKnowledge of Corporate Transportation's transportation guidelines for appointments and backhaulsKnowledge of planning, inventory management, production scheduling, line balancing, and Publix Manufacturing's procurement and accounting policies and principlesStrong knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysisKnowledge of all plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Knowledge of the storage and inventory guidelines of distributionCertification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM from American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS))Hours of Work : Minimum 45 hours per week
Frequency of Pay : Monthly
Minimum Base Pay : $5,320
Maximum Base Pay : $7,985
Potential Annual Pay with Bonus : $69,160 - $103,805
Year End Bonus : As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Benefits Information :
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental, and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaTravel Frequency : 10%
Address : 501 N Galloway Rd.
City : Lakeland
State : Florida
Zip Code : 33815-7241
Additional Information : Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and / or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Facility : Lak Corporate Manufacturing / Risk Mgmt / Workers Comp B020