Production Planning Supervisor - Ontario, United States - BlueTriton Brands
Description
BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
We are seeking a Production Planning Supervisor (Resource) to work at the factory in either Cabazon or Ontario, CA. Come and join our dynamic teams at BlueTriton Brands
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Create and manage the Deployment and Production planning strategy for the West region network (including manufacturing sites as well as 3rd party warehouses)
• Collaborate with customer service, transportation, sales, and technical and production teams to ensure case fill targets are met
• Manage the sourcing of customer orders based on product availability.
• Create and control the Master Production Schedule that maximized production capabilities while balancing demand of a rolling forecast to ensure supply
• Manage a large portion of the logistics budget as it relates to forecasting inventory moves and warehousing costs for a 12-18 month horizon
• Perform detailed production, inventory, and sales analysis to ensure we are executing the most optimal supply plan from both a cost and service standpoint
• Develop tools and processes that are focused on increasing direct ship and line load opportunities
• Oversee and manage all activities performed by Deployment planners
• Maintain expertise in systems knowledge and recommend new procedures to enhance the performance of the planning and scheduling system
• Provide scheduling and demand history reports on an as needed basis
• Create and analyze spreadsheets, charts, graphs and reports relating to backorders, inventory, fill rates and other critical business issues
• Communicate with leadership teams and coordinate warehouse transfers and repositions to maintain target inventory levels
• Develop training guides, process changes, and SOP's as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Planning Manager
• Support efforts to dispose of stagnant inventory
• Seek opportunities to reapply to new orders
• Assist planners/schedulers in making production changes in response to planned or unplanned outages
• Maintain SAP master data settings for new item setups, product transitions, and all key functionality
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering is a plus, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with problem solving methodologies including; Lean manufacturing, DMAIC projects, and/or Six Sigma are highly desired
• Prior experience with raw material purchasing, production planning, and/or production operations is required
• Experienced analysis capabilities utilizing Excel and/or Access is required
• Must be a people-oriented leader with experience in developing leadership and increasing the capability of others
• Prior manager / supervisor experience required
• 3 years of leadership experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment required
• Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Customer focused attitude in a dynamic environment
• Proficient with computers and windows-based software
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle is preferred
Pay Range: $85, $107, This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus.
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.
BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands that include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Origin, Saratoga, AC+ION, Pure Life, B'EAU, Splash Blast and Splash Fizz. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral business.
Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at