• Job Description

  Req#: MASTE005207

  PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  Pack Planning and Modeling Oversee Prepack planning and gain consensus from the sales team and demand planning. Enhance, Improve and Streamline o Product scheduling and sequencing to optimize capacity and productivity. Develop, Train, and Implement Manage Brite, set-asides, and grades to optimize production processes and inventory utilization. Develop and implement effective pack planning strategies and modeling techniques. Evaluate pack plan to ensure production meets labeling capacity – evaluate annually. Be a resource (and backup) for plant schedulers, creating and maintaining production schedules, labeling schedules, and capacity leveling to ensure timely product delivery. Scheduling and Data Management Monitor item classes and manage Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to align supply with capacity and demand. Standardize PSS, item numbers, paste phantoms, case input specifications, and formula phantoms. Conduct daily controls for CIC, DDR, and IIM file maintenance. Monitor new items from a master planner perspective and maintain system data/MRP. Maintain the Shop Floor Calendar and Capacity Tables Enhance, Improve and Streamline o Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for visibility of material demand within our planning systems Develop, Train, and Implement o Collaborate with the Demand Planning team and provide feedback on accuracy opportunities Scheduling Guidance and Coordination Manage item class changes by SKU Enhance, Improve and Streamline Enhance shop floor control order creation and reporting processes. Direct Brite usage based on finished goods ship-by requirements. Ensure compliance with shop order controls and manage MRP uploads. Identify early demand and operations performance signals to address necessary changes to the schedule and/or inventory targets. Work with the transition team to ensure that the impact of item status changes is fully considered from an operations and scheduling perspective. Develop, Train, and Implement Implement KPIs and metrics for Schedule/Shop Order Attainment and Reliability/Repeatability Studies. Set engineering standards for minimum run sizes and production/labeling frequency intervals. Implement min-max algorithms for product style size (PSS) and coordinate schedules across facilities to accommodate urgent changes or re-prioritizations. Partner with quality assurance to align the production schedule with the potential product disposition on hold. Partner with operations to identify opportunities to enhance production efficiency via proper scheduling sequencing. Provide scheduling guidance to plant schedulers and demand planners, ensuring effective production and labeling cycle coordination. Promote scheduling process uniformity among facilities. Facilitating best practices and improvement sharing among all three facilities. Capacity Planning Review Enhance, Improve, and Streamline Conduct capacity planning reviews by facility to identify constraints and optimize resource use. Perform monthly reviews of Brite production, labeling, sales, and inventories. Adapt line sequencing based on short-, mid-, and long-term production planning. Adapt models to scenario plan rates by lines, number of shifts Develop, Train, and Implement Coordinate Brite product and labeling moves in response to capacity constraints. Plan for local and forward warehouse replenishment, considering lead times. Inventory Control and Monitoring Oversee Brite monitoring and resource management, including grade reviews by PSS.(i.e. Grade trade-offs, Low Brite tactics, and long inventory farm in/out) Manage pack planning and set-asides controls, realigning Brite and set-asides based on sales and budgets. Enhance, Improve, and Streamline Monitor inventory turnover rates and adjust replenishment strategies accordingly. Optimize inventory turns through effective inventory control and monitoring processes. Implement daily controls for Firm Planned Orders/Shop Orders (FPO/SO) to prevent material duplication. Brite usage and direction by finished goods ship-by requirements Develop, Train, and Implement Develop strategies for inventory replenishment to ensure optimal stock levels. Coordinate extended inventory cycles due to capacity constraints and peak seasonality. Modular Planning and Component Review Enhance, Improve and Streamline o Maintain queries for component shortages and mods, ensuring adherence to 45-day lead time controls and policy maintenance. Develop, Train, and Implement o Conduct modular building analysis and review to ensure proper rotation and shelf life of components and modules. Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead problem-solving related to product cuts and customer service reason codes. Enhance, Improve and Streamline Foster strong relationships with sales, marketing, and production teams to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and production capabilities. Work with other departments to ensure proper information is provided for scheduling purposes (ie. The three data elements of a promo notice, 45 days lead time for mods, etc.) Develop, Train, and Implement Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components. Continuous Improvement Initiatives Develop, Train, and Implement Lead projects to enhance scheduling processes, reduce lead times, and increase efficiency. Implement best practices and industry standards in scheduling and inventory management. Review all manual and excel style tools and seek process and tool modernization Risk Management Develop, Train, and Implement Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor external factors (e.g., market trends, supplier performance) impacting scheduling and inventory levels. Training and Development Enhance, Improve, and Streamline Mentor and support the professional development team members in the scheduling and planning teams. Develop, Train, and Implement Develop training programs for team members on scheduling tools and best practices. (Queries, PowerBI, Viewer, etc.) Technology Integration Develop, Train, and Implement Stay updated on advancements in scheduling and inventory management technologies. Evaluate and implement new scheduling and inventory management technologies. Collaborate with IT to ensure integration of scheduling systems with other enterprise systems Performance Analysis and Reporting Develop, Train, and Implement Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for scheduling and inventory management. Use KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze scheduling performance metrics and prepare reports to inform decision-making. Conduct root cause analysis on scheduling discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Customer Communication Communicate with customer service regarding order status, delivery timelines, and any potential delays. Address customer service inquiries related to scheduling and inventory availability. Enhance, Improve, and Streamline o Establish scheduling process standards for rabbinical scheduling and notifications.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. 5 years of experience in supply chain management or production scheduling. Proficiency in MRP/DRP systems and scheduling software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage cross-functional relationships. Experience in multi-plant manufacturing and distribution networks. Proven ability to lead project teams, particularly in system implementations.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  Data Analytics Project Management Data Mining Strong negotiation and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong leadership capabilities and a participative management style. Ability to develop others and implement succession planning. Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Expert knowledge of Production, Inventory Management

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Indirect: Plant Schedulers

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

  To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that an employee must meet Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear The employee may occasionally be required to crouch The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25 pounds Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances

  JOB COMPETENCIES
  Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust Attitude and Commitment Diversity Customer Service	Company Engagement Quality Cost Consciousness Strategic Thinking	Visionary Leadership Creativity and Innovation Professionalism Analytical Thinking

  Other: Monitor and maintain compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plan requirements. Report food safety and quality issues to management. Participate in Business Continuity Planning efforts.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Red Gold is a tomato processing company based in Orestes, Indiana, with plants also in Elwood, Indiana, and Geneva, Indiana.

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