Senior Manager, Production Planning

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking the Senior Manager, Production Planning. The Production Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Senior Manager of Production Planning is responsible for end-to-end production planning for our distribution centers, including addressing day-to-day operational risk, analytical problem-solving, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.

You will...

• Oversee and track progress against production plans, addressing deviations through problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Lead the team responsible for timely creation and execution of daily production plans.
• Drive key data requirements across cooking and production operations, managing stakeholder expectations and communication.
• Assess operational risks and collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, HR, and Operations to mitigate them.
• Utilize production planning tools to monitor performance and ensure successful plan execution.
• Analyze operational metrics to identify insights for optimizing end-to-end production planning.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing planning data inputs and analysis.
• Develop strategic understanding of production planning to achieve service level metrics and conduct ROI analysis to inform strategic direction.

You are...

• Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo; you’re a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas
• Analytical: numbers are your friend; you translate numbers/data into action and pave the way for efficiency
• Agile: proven ability to adapt quickly and deliver results in a fast-paced environment; you don’t get overwhelmed easily and thrive with autonomy
• Results-driven: natural problem solver with excellent prioritization skills and a focus on quality
• Customer-focused: you understand the importance of highly satisfied customers and are committed to delivering a product and experience that is second to none

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business or relevant field
• 3-7 years Fulfillment Operations / Manufacture Operations /Demand Planning (scheduling, planning, forecasting, performance measurements)
• Superior communication; able to cultivate collaborative relationships across all levels
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with complex variables in situations, navigating ambiguity 
• Strong project management and continuous improvement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint in addition to the Google Suite of products
• Any experience in implementing automation or on boarding production planning software’s is a plus
• Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience managing direct reports preferred 

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.