Plant Production Scheduler/Planner

About the job

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Production Scheduler/Planner based in our Dallas, Texas beverage manufacturing facility. The Production Scheduler/Planner is responsible for the procurement and management of materials that support the production schedule, ensuring compliance with all standards. This role is also responsible for creating production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Daily Management of all raw materials and packaging for the plant including new items and depleting obsolete items
• Issue purchase orders for all raw materials and packaging; work with Vendors to manage on time deliver and issues that occur
• Manage min/max inventory level based on requirements, shelf life & storage constraints
• Coordinate with Scheduling Team and Vendors on any last-minute inventory issues or line changes that could affect material flow and storage capacity.
• Ensure all material transactions in SAP are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain Vendor list by adding/changing as needed
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with corporate A/P.
• Work directly with corporate departments such as Procurement, Product Supply, Sales/Marketing, R&D, Creative Services, Engineering, and A/P to align on production plan to meet customer demand.
• Collaborate with Transportation and Logistics Team to transfer raw materials to other production facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.