[US DC] Senior Manager, Planning

The Production Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Sr Manager of Production Planning is responsible for end-to-end 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.

Shift:  Tuesday-Saturday Day Shift

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.

Key Characteristics

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 is a plus
• [Preferred] Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• [Preferred] Experience managing direct reports

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (Hel