Production Planner

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for people, the animals that supply us with milk, and the planet. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Production Planner is a member of the Goodyear Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for developing and supporting the production plan for the Goodyear, AZ production facility. This position supports the production facility through creation, management, and communication of the detailed schedule, and the Planning team through forecast and network analysis to best serve our customers. This role will work cross functionally with key members of the Goodyear leadership team along with the rest of the Supply Chain function (Procurement, Logistics, etc.). This role will drive value by delivering an efficient and optimal production schedule built to ensure target customer service levels are met and exceeded, while promoting an optimal cost structure of the production network. 

responsibilities:

• Direct responsibility for reducing costs and increase efficiency and productivity by delivering an efficient and optimal finite production schedule, taking into consideration key inputs such as capability, demand, inventory levels, and material lead times.
• Ownership of site-level finite production schedule from material/ingredient inputs to finished goods while balancing for inventory requirements and forecasted demand.
• Lead daily collaboration with operations team members to ensure alignment on final production plan.
• Along with material planners, direct responsibility for developing and executing material run out plans when changes are made to finished good bill of materials
• Proactive management and cross functional communication of quality concerns or other initiatives impacting production schedule
• Responsible for regular report out (daily, weekly, monthly, etc) to Supply Chain leadership on key KPI’s
• Continuous monitoring and proactive management of finished goods inventory levels to ensure a balanced level and efficient storage utilization
• Work with other planning team members to ensure materials and distribution plans are in sync across all plants – act as backup in key areas for other team members as required
• Demonstrate value through leadership, detailed and innovative approach along with proactive communications.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment in all situations.
• Brings a curiosity for the details along with a determination to pursue continuous improvement opportunities in alignment to the company’s core objectives.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelors Degree and/or 2+ years relevant experience
• 1 – 2 years professional experience in Supply Chain
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Access) skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Conducts themselves with a high-level of integrity and transparency.
• Programming (SQL/Python) and Data Visualization (PowerBI) preferred
• Dynamics 365 experience preferred but not required

working conditions and physical requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment however regular audits of the plant are expected.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Regular travel to various sites in other states may be required.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].

position location: Goodyear, AZ

reports to: Sr. Supply Planning Manager

travel requirements: Less than 10%