Production Planner/Scheduler

Description

Central Home Brands, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Patio and Outdoor Lifestyle products to prominent retailers in the USA and Canada, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner / Scheduler to be based at the corporate headquarters in Bingham Farms, Michigan with strategic travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Production Planner / Scheduler will report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain and will be responsible for managing, preparing, and maintaining production schedules for our Fort Wayne, Indiana production facility, managing raw material and shipment flow, reviewing incoming orders, while working to build strong relationships with corporate and plant teams at various levels.

The right candidate should have a passion for consumer products manufacturing, the drive to succeed in our high-performance culture, and the flexibility to travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine production priorities utilizing production plan, customer forecast and sales order requirements and ERP system-driven planning reports (SAP).
• Take full ownership / management of :
• Scheduling daily Production Plan for the Fort Wayne facility.
• Establish smart, coordinated schedules throughout the plant.
• Detailed weekly plant capacity management, including actual performance and production outlook.
• Function as the communication link between corporate teams and the Fort Wayne plant.
• Review daily orders for multiple retailers, each with their own unique considerations.
• Manage inventory to reallocate / balance distribution of raw materials / partially or fully finished product to ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
• Prepare plans and alternative strategies to meet program timelines.
• Coordinate and communicate across multiple internal departments to problem solve and manage complex manufacturing and planning issues.
• Optimize material flow into the Ft Wayne facility to ensure efficient production planning and 100% on time, complete and correct fulfillment, and shipment of orders.

Growth Opportunities

• Develop and document new and improved processes and planning methodologies.
• Build and apply new analytical tools, audit and progress reports.
• Support strategic system analytics.
• Support other aspects of domestic or international planning as opportunities arise.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business or other related discipline required (Supply Chain, Production Management / Planning, Management, Manufacturing Technology, or Engineering).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Production Planning role at a plant or corporate level.
• Experience in manufacturing for a retail or seasonal business a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and planning production using ERP tools; preferably SAP.
• Expert level user in Microsoft Excel; v-lookups and pivots, formulas required.
• Strong strategic, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function in a team environment and to lead and / or participate on cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization, including an international audience required.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401k
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years.

With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries.

The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture.

Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Arden Companies participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.