Off-site Food Production Planner

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Off-site Food Production Planner for The Pass located in Long Island, New York. 

Come be a part of Sodexo's exciting new business model of offsite production.  As part of the onsite team, this team member will be responsible for production planning and purchasing to ensure our customers get the highest quality products while working within Sodexo programs.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the detailed food production scheduling, inventory management and the control of finished goods inventory levels at our 13,000 square foot food production facility. Responsible for ingredient ordering, inventory controls, production planning and scheduling through projection of customer demand based on prior volume and incoming orders.
• Production planning- responsible for creating the daily and weekly production plan for the facility through projection of customer demand based on prior volume and site orders. Schedules labor and equipment to the production plan to maximize efficiency. Responsible for labor, equipment, and ingredient capacity planning requirements to ensure the execution of the detailed production schedule and for initiating any related corrective actions.  Continually monitor reports to maintain alignment of supply and demand of material.
• Supply planning- responsible for inventory management, including proper ordering and receiving of ingredients, weekly inventory controls.
• Responsible for timely resolution of real-time production planning issues in consultation with onsite and corporate functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations. Incorporates new menu item integration into existing supply and demand plans.
• Communicates with vendors and corporate supply chain to identify issues, find resolution and incorporate any changes to production plan.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent experience
• 3 years of supply chain and/or production planning experience in a manufacturing setting or related field
• Proven leadership skills
• Good communication skills 
• Culinary experience is preferred, not required

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:  Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience: 3 years of supply chain and/or production planning experience in a manufacturing setting or related field

Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years of related experience