Manufacturing Technician, Planning

Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our  position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.

What we offer:

• $32/hr starting rate.

  
  

• Merit increase every year based on performance.

  
  

• Advancement Opportunities.

  
  

• 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available.

  
  

• $1 shift differential for off shifts.

  
  

• Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility.

  
  

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1

  
  

• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost

  
  

• 15 Days of Paid Vacation (Prorated)

  
  
• 40 hours of PTO (Prorated)

• Paid Parental Leave

  
  

• Paid Holidays

  
  

• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match

  
  

• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year

  
  

• Employee Assistance Program

  
  

• Access to discounted Company products

  
  

• Non-smoking facility

  
  

The Sr Manufacturing Technician (Planning) will be responsible for planning and coordination of resources and materials for optimal execution of the daily production activities. Some of the key activities to be coordinated are product changeover, inventory staging and management, re-work, schedule execution, shift transition communication and daily documentation, recording and analysis. This position reports to the Operations Team Leader on a designated shift.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate plant resources (people, equipment, etc.) between Ingredient, Processing, and Finishing to meet shift and plant goals.

  
  

• Use plant technology (Google programs, SAP, Opera, Wonderware) to provide scheduling oversight for the shift through management of bins, packaging, and raw ingredients.

  
  

• Share relevant information during shift meetings and assist in removing barriers that prevent the shift from achieving their goals.

  
  

• Work with team Business Unit Leads to analyze and report shift performance data (KPIs, AU etc); works with affected teams to review performance data, find opportunities, recommend corrective action and follow-up.

  
  

• Acts as representative for Materials Planning for the shift making adjustments for materials in SAP or coordinating with Vendors during off hours.

  
  

• Lead the team in resolution of downtime or staffing issues, involving the Operations Team Leader when needed.

  
  

• Ensure all SAP and Shop Floor transactions are completed correctly by each production line by the end of the shift.

  
  

• Provide shift leadership in the absence of the Operations Team Leader.

  
  

• Assist with training on quality, safety, operations, process changes, and review of SOPs, SWIs, documents.

  
  

• Work with shift Quality Business Unit Lead and Operations Team Leader to ensure quality standards are met for all product produced on shift.

  
  

• Understands  and exemplifies Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identifies and reports any issues to Management and helps with resolution.

  
  

• Empowers teams by way of training, information sharing, mentor, and providing feedback  to ensure the development of people, skills, teams and organizational capabilities.

  
  

• Provides support for on-shift troubleshooting.

  
  

 Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

  
  

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.

  
  

• Must have proficient computer skills in business software such as Microsoft or Google Suite.

  
  
• Ability to work any shift. 

 Preferred education and experience requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

  
  

• Experience with SAP or other Business Application software.

  
  

• Experience in a strong team environment.