As a part-time Manufacturing Production Planner, you’ll assess finished product inventories and create production plans for one or more manufacturing lines while ordering and managing inventories on all raw materials. You’ll also be involved in cross-functional teams to help drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a high level of analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and multi-task to handle the varying responsibilities of the position. They have good interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills. They also have a high degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity, and a willingness to work around the needs of Manufacturing. Additional required qualifications include:
High School Diploma or its equivalent
six months of Manufacturing experience, Production Planning experience or equivalent experience through college course work
ability to analyze and design processes
ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and matters
ability to act in a professional manner
ability to remain calm and focused in a crisis situation
strong computer skills using applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, Access and Publix Computer Systems such as SAP and Dallas
ability to quickly learn new ideas or concepts
ability to visualize a situation
good negotiation skills
a willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet Manufacturing business needs
willingness to change and be a vehicle for change
must have high expectations
must be driven to provide excellence in customer service
Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical field
Rising senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in an analytical field
one or more years’ experience in production management, production planning, or supporting Publix Manufacturing SAP Production Planning processes
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), or Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certifications
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
