Senior Production Planning Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos and Airheads!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Production Planning Coordinator to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Senior Production Planning Coordinator will develop a schedule based off of the rough cut capacity process (forecast) in coordination with procurement, demand and supply planning, warehouse, quality and production teams to achieve optimal planning and manufacturing execution. This role is responsible for ensuring that the supply chain is efficient and effective throughout the organization at the plant level.  The incumbent will be ensuring inventory health to allow for accurate planning of raw and packaging materials along with development of labor requirements as well as recording of material and hour usage by production order. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop, plans & manage the detailed finite daily/weekly production schedule to optimize output at minimum scrap levels through change over management and provide line priorities to all stakeholders.
• Analyze bulk and raw material inventory against planned usage
• Prepare weekly reporting regarding production numbers, stock development and hours used in production for the week.  Collaboration of these reports will be completed through the utilization of various systems 
• Responsible for the maintenance of the master data required for control and monitoring of production activities, inventory recording, performance, cost & financial reports.
• Participate in activities with various departments, supply chain, production and P&T, to ensure the success of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Develop control cycles and BOM version accuracy by managing Master Data Entry in SAP, ensuring availability of raw materials and packaging in order to implement the production plan. 
• Properly handle numbers and batches of materials received using SAP including control numbers, expiration dates and batches through alignment with material planner.  Care for the stored materials by attaining accuracy of numbers, environmental, storage conditions, timely delivery to production departments, obsolescence, etc.
• Ensure optimal capacity and production planning in accordance with the requirements of productions, forecast data and related procedures. Provide permanent insight into the needs and available production capacity.
• Develop adequate production reports and ensure the necessary management information such that there is an understanding of the returns.
• Actively participate in Perfetti Performance Excellence (PPE) and the PMOS (Performance Management Operating System).  Identify FMI (Fueling Margin Improvements) projects, ways of working, etc. to deliver our financial commitments and drive out losses

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with warehouse and inventory control experience. Food manufacturing background is a plus.
• Must have knowledge of SAP. Experience transition to new versions of SAP and related modules preferred.
• Must have strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint as well as SAP and or other MRP related planning and warehouse management systems.
• Working knowledge of Just In Time (JIT) and other Lean Manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Must be able to prepare reports analyzing productivity and labor – detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/activities/programs simultaneously and easily adapt to changing situations and handle daily emergencies
• Ability to make decisions guided by policies, procedures and technical knowledge that impact the company’s ability to meet performance and compliance objectives.
• Must have a good temperament to work with a varying stakeholders and remain composed under pressure

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:
•    PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off  
•    13 paid holidays  
•    Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
•    Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
•    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low premiums and incentives
•    HSA or FSA options
•    401k with Company Match up