Plant Operation Planning Manager

We have a current opening for a Plant Operation Planning Manager and are actively reviewing applications. Manages Plant operating planning across all the brands/categories produced in the Augusta plant, ensuring scheduling is in place, operative material management (call offs and day-to-day supplier relationship both for Packaging & Raw Materials) and short-term manpower availability. Steers plant industrial planning service directly interacting with all the planning entities (supply planning and demand planning) and local Supply Chain team for the allocated production on the plant. The Manager will provide leadership and input into the processes of training and the development of a positive team-based environment. Enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies and good manufacturing practices pertaining to all facets of the business, not limited to and including food safety and health & safety. Responsibilities Coordinate a team to plan scheduling (short term) and guarantee replenishment of all packaging and raw materials for production. Track plant performance from the planning standpoint, measuring Delivery KPIs and sharing root causes with stakeholders. Ensure timely receipt of all components (packaging, raw materials, bulk and semi-finished products) for production (internal and copacking). Guarantee proper stock levels of packaging, semi-finished and raw materials. Production scheduling. Material management. People management. Monitor stock level of production components. Manage communication with internal and external departments. Quality food and safety compliance. Introduce new productions and new materials. Qualifications 4–7 years experience in operations or production planning. Influential and excellent interpersonal skills with senior management. Strong analytical mindset. Proactive attitude with high level of autonomy in driving deliverables to execution. High standing/authority level. Proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel). Experience in SAP APO, ECC, IBP and BW. Local Supply Chain & plants knowledge. Experience in operations planning is a plus. Bachelor’s degree. Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any protected characteristic. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferrero International S.A.