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Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail. What We Are Looking For Schedules and coordinates the flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, materials, machines and equipment. The candidate should work independently and collaboratively with cross functional members of production team, quality, engineering to ensure timely production of high quality of finished goods and meet expectations. Generate new ideas and provide-added enhancements to better the process What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role Create a production plan based on the master schedule for the production lines. Balance the production plan according to internal capacities and constraints on the manufacturing line(s). Updates production orders to reflect changes in BOM's. Expedite and assign priorities to production orders in ERP/AS400, cascading priorities to internal material supply chain. Be the champion for cleaning material backflush issues at close of work orders at end of line and driving accountability from production and engineering to prevent these from happening. Provide information to master scheduler and planning supervisor about production order and expedites status for effective communication to internal and external customers. Coordinates reschedules of production orders based on material availability. Process and track material rejects for internal suppliers for evaluation and processing scrap. Quickly and effectively shifts gears to meet changing business requirements. Have a solid working knowledge of BOMs, Routings and Operations. Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Assist operations in the development and execution of production schedules consistent with the overall building and shipping schedule of the company. Coordinates with supporting departments to ensure that an adequate supply of materials arrive at the right place in a timely manner. Leverage our internal ERP system (AS400) to schedule production lines in most efficient and effective manner, to ensure the efficient flow of materials throughout the Plant for assigned lines. This involves working closely with production, quality, engineering, procurement and inside sales departments to set up maximize output and customer satisfaction. Review of inventory levels and customer orders for the company's distribution network, recommend system adjustments to achieve high levels of internal customer service while marinating low level of inventory. Communication with both internal and external customers/partners/vendors to be effective in the execution of the daily business related to production lines and raw materials movement. Identify parts used on the assigned product line and verify placement location on the product itself; also utilize work order information. Utilize modeling data & obtain collaborative feedback to perform optimization simulations and recovery scheduling. Maintains work area in clean, safe, and orderly manner. Understand procedures for ordering supplies used in work area. Uses proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation on individual's product line or work cell, and specific types of clothing allowed and not allowed at work. What are the basic qualifications? HS Diploma 3+ years of Materials and Logistics/Planning experience in a demanding complex manufacturing environment. What are the preferred qualifications? Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management. To Be a Great Fit For The Role Knowledge of Planning Systems and understanding of materials movement and utilization on production floor. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail. May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, or kneeling. Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs). Full proficiency in MS products. Ability to develop cross-functional relationships and interact effectively with others in a team environment. Results oriented, desire and drive for continuous improvement. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions medical, dental and vision insurance wellness programs health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts company paid short-term disability and long-term disability company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance supplemental employee and dependent life insurance optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance commuter benefits parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence paid time off, including ;business travel services employee discounts an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dover Food Retail