(USA) Senior Manager, Production Planner - Manufacturing

Reference: R-2536451Posted: 2026-06-09Location: VALDOSTA, GA, United StatesSalary: $116000 - $174000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: ManufacturingPosition Summary...What you'll do...Develops communicates and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners Analyzes and applies information from multiple sources Monitors progress and results Identifies addresses and implements improvement opportunities Demonstrates promotes and supports compliance with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining guiding and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices Uses the Open Door Policy Assists management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems Implements production schedules that maintain adequate inventory levels maximize production efficiencies and meet customer fulfillment requirements by collaborating with the Site Sr Director Director Operations Sr Maintenance Manager Shift Managers and Supervisors to develop weekly production plans for products that meet utilization goals and achieve high service levels Ensures compliance with sanitation and maintenance schedules for the facility and equipment Ensures cost effective efforts works with Farm Supply Chain and optimization teams to determine weekly and monthly supply and sales outlooks Develops production plans based on sales forecasts Performs daily schedule plan analysis by ensuring the facility creates the correct items and has sufficient inventory available Conducts process analysis for each Stock Keeping Unit SKU to expedite production based on specifications established priorities capacity limits and equipment availability Reviews and analyzes weekly performanceinventory levels of products and raw materials Audits and tracks trays and pallets and performs inventory reconciliation Supports sales forecast analysis with respect to capacity planning and material requirements Recommends changes to forecasts when needed Analyzes past performance to identify process improvement opportunities for inventory management performance Takes appropriate actions and communicates needs for expedited production or expedited raw material receipts to management and suppliers Develops and implements scheduling run strategies to assist in the fulfillment of company material usage and efficiency goals by ensuring production quality analyzing incoming data from Site Sr Director Director Operations and other members of plant leadership communicating issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership reporting changes for example shortages overages expedites in schedules forecasts and inventory to Site Sr Director and and Home Office teams creating and communicating schedules for Processing and Raw Material Receiving utilizing multiple software combinations for example SAP DSI Essbase Dashboard GRS Microsoft and managing and tracking the inventory cycle time and status of the reusable containers and pallets that will be utilized for delivery to stores and clubs Collaborates with crossfunctional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints by providing back up and coverage in crucial areas and driving continuous improvement in increasing throughput reducing cycle times and improving production quality Manages raw milk scheduling for the dairy manufacturing plant using the Walmart Milk Management System This ensures the weekly daily and hourly raw deliveries matches the production plan and store demand needs Clear communication and coordination with plant operations farms coops and dairy haulers is required to ensure stable flow of raw milk Responsibility includes issuing of purchase orders and completing process in financial systems Oversees the flow of raw materials within the manufacturing environment Manages the procurement storage dispensation and inventory tracking of raw materials to ensure continuous costeffective operations Works closely with production accounting and other departments within the facility to ensure an adequate level of inventory Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and performx000B Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity.3 years’ experience working in a logistics supply chain or manufacturing environment.3 years’ experience using computer applications (for example Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Visio)Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Bachelor’s degree in related area., In a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity.Primary Location...5200 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31604-0000, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Minimum qualifications["3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity.3 years’ experience working in a logistics supply chain or manufacturing environment.3 years’ experience using computer applications (for example Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Visio)"]Preferred qualifications["Bachelor’s degree in related area.", "In a manufacturing environment preparing and executing production activity."]Additional information(empty)