Operational Planning Leader

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews contract forecasts, purchase orders, and other project documents to understand requirements.
• Works with account managers on production scheduling and planning of jobs to meet our customer's needs.
• Schedules and coordinates jobs with appropriate department staff to ensure jobs are completed quickly and efficiently.
• Works with the procurement department to ensure ingredient quantities are available for production demand.
• Considers inventory and supplies needed for all production areas to ensure successful and timely job completion and prediction of needed lead times.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and rolling production forecasts for all customers, using historical data, and customer provided forecasts.
• Proactively involves Senior Leadership when trending of forecast is outside normal thresholds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Review flour mill activities and work with Mill Manager to ensure proper delivery of flour to all facilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to self-motivate and proactively solve problems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree in related area preferred.
• Prior planning experience or industry experience preferred.
• Proven development of systems and processes to create efficiency and process improvement in inventory controls and production planning.
• At least two years of experience in related disciplines including production planning, or assembly work, required.