At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.  

We are looking to hire a Production Planning Manager based in Mount Crawford, VA! 

The Production Planning Manager leads and empowers others to performance levels that contribute to the achievement of corporate, plant, and personal goals.  The incumbent must be a strong team player with an absolute commitment to safety and quality. Strong understanding of building processes and procedures is a must; includes ability to gain consensus and engage cross-functional work-teams. They must have enthusiasm that energizes and motivates associates.

• Manages the development of the production plan by collaborating with Supply Chain Planners and corporate demand planning teams
• Manages the execution of replenishment strategy for finished goods not produced on site through a Supply Chain Planner
• Analyzes data and trends to better plan people, equipment and materials usage
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Logistics teams regarding status of supply
• Collaborate with Transportation and Logistics team to transfer raw materials to production facilities and finished goods from production facilities to distribution centers
• Works closely with associate’s in Production, Logistics, Maintenance, QA and Human Resources
• Trains, coaches, mentors, and provides feedback/recognition to team and associates
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all associates and visitors. Ensures all safety rules are followed
• Maintains lines of communication between associates and management
• Supports and deploys all plant initiatives such as: MOS (management operating system), TPM (total productive maintenance), Maintenance Excellence, SQF (safe quality foods), Daily Management Walk, Daily Milk Ordering Mtg, etc.
• Reduce shortages and excess inventory by monitoring finished goods inventory levels at distribution centers and reviewing and revising production plan and shipping orders as needed
• Maintain good relationships with production facilities and distribution centers by resolving issues and communicating relevant information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Ensure integrity of past productions and success of future productions by analyzing incoming data from production facilities and communicating with appropriate personnel at these facilities regarding issues and discrepancies. Work with QA to ensure quality and conformance.
• Own respective QMS standard and execute all processes, including all documentation specification requirements.
• Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, CODES, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate in and own the implementation and deployment of IWS or related integrated work systems and corresponding 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
• Other duties as assigned

The base compensation range for this position is commensurate with experience. 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. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of regulatory laws 
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

• Team Player with an ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams

• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization from corporate senior management to floor associates

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience preferred
• 5-10 years related experience and/or training preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• CPIM certification preferred
• Combination of education, experience or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required is acceptable

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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