Planning Engineer

Main Purpose of the job :

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, minimizing downtime, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet production targets. The role involves demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management specifically tailored to the unique requirements of ice cream manufacturing, including cold chain logistics and seasonal demand fluctuations.

Role and Activity:

• Develop and implement detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans to address any deviations or equipment downtime.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with market demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods while minimizing waste.
• Analyze production data and generate reports to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in all planning activities.
• Support the introduction of new products by planning required resources and timelines.
• Collaborate with logistics for the efficient distribution of finished products, ensuring cold chain integrity.
• Utilize Froneri systems for production planning and control.

Behaviors

Adaptable- Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others' styles; Change Priorities to meet changing demands; Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.

Communication - presents ideas optimally, actively listens and works across functional boundaries.

Teamwork/ Cooperation - effectively working within and outside the formal line of authority

Performance- Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating.

Hands on approach.- Decisions and plans based on seeing and being part of the event, not solely based on report reading.

Zero compromise on Quality and excellence.- Hygiene, Process, Labor resource and Waste.

Entrepreneurial - challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities.

Continually striving to increase the knowledge of the processes and products- Understand all tasks, processes and activities as an expert in Ice cream.

Accountability- Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business.

Consumer focused- Produce product to the agreed quality standards.

Know Your People- Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of production processes in a cold chain or perishable goods environment.
• Proficient in planning software and ERP systems (e.g JDE, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $100,000 and $110,000 per year per year depending on experience with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance). We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.