Job Description

Position Title: Executive - Production Planner and SchedulerPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: MehsanaGrade: Grade 03Requisition ID: 30795Job Details:Function/Department : Production Global Job Grade Job Title* : Production Planner/schedulerRegion** : India Global Grading System Job Code: 3Global Job Grade : Evaluation Date : 1st July 2023Global Pay Band : Global Benchmark Job : Yes

• This is a generic job title to be used for Job Administration. Job titles used by individuals may vary by country but the position should be aligned to the generic job title for Job Administration purposes.

** e.g. Global/APMEA/NA/CE/etc.Instructions for Position Summary: Brief description of the primary purpose of the position, with emphasis on the outcomes or results expected (rather than what is specifically done). This should briefly describe why the job exists. Consider how you would describe the job to someone youve just met.Position Summary:The production Planner Role is a specialist role. The production planner is accountable to make daily production scheduling for meeting customer demands, considering production efficiencies and constraints. Also coordinate with agriculture and SCM team for required potato and raw materials supply.Instructions for Responsibilities and Accountabilities: List the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the position in order of importance with most important being first etc. Each item should describe what the person in this position have to accomplish at McCain. (i.e. what the job produces) as well as the key activities that lead to the outcomes:Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Produce an achievable and dynamic detailed schedule that takes into account customer requirements, production efficiencies, available capacities, availability of raw material, allergens, management policies, company goals and other resource constraints.
• Work with supply chain people in S&OP to get timely production volume.
• Work with line Managers and Supervisors to schedule production that best suits the customers requirements and production efficiencies and utilization.
• Maximize the manufacturing efficiencies when setting the production plans factoring the production strategies in place.
• Share monthly potato requirements and work with agriculture team for timely potato supply as per requirements.
• When there is a supply issue - find a solution. Coordinate with appropriate departments as required to find an acceptable outcome for the business.
• Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up production for whatever reason, are chased up and followed up until received, and proper escalation process is followed.
• Maintain Supply Issues log, making sure the information provided is up to date, accurate and timely. When no acceptable outcome can be found -document reasons and present to the production manager.
• Monitor schedule adherence daily and coordinate with production for corrective action when adherence not met. Conduct root cause analysis and reporting.
• Measure and report on schedule changes, conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations to the production manager.
• Ensure master data is reviewed and updated regularly.
• Support the NPD process by attending project meetings, setting up new materials and scheduling initial trials and production runs.
• Work with the production team to develop rework plans to ensure our working capital is kept within targets and communicate rework plans to the production manager.
• Produce monthly reports for key critical areas of this role (schedule adherence, schedule changes, supply issues)
• Work with other departments to incorporate any planning changes for critical activities.
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all your processes and functions.
• Complete other administrative and analytical duties as required.

Other responsibility:

• Responsible for daily SQDC board walk.
• Make a safety PPT every month and present it to the plant manager.
• Automation of production planning and scheduling in SAP.
• Active member to deployment of MDI x AI in Mehsana plant.

Instructions for Requirements: Record the ideal qualifications for someone to take on this job (note: current incumbents may have different backgrounds). If you were looking to hire someone for this job, what background and qualifications would be required and/or desired ? This should briefly describe what a person needs to be successful in this position.Requirements:Academic:

• Must have: University Degree or above.

• Nice to have:

Professional/Technical Accreditations:

• Must have: Expert in excel/computer.

• Nice to have:

Instructions for Working Relationships and Key Contacts: Record the typical contacts both internal and external that someone in this position would have during a normal working day/week. Please do not record names - identify contacts by broad category (e.g. clients) if external to the organization, or by title (Manager, Finance) for contacts within the organization. Describe the purpose of the communication in a few words (i.e. provide information, confirm transaction).Working Relationships and Key Contacts:ContactPurposeInternal:1Plant Manager (Direct report)Line managers (Indirect report)Shift ExecutivesFor Day-to-Day Reporting2Maintenance leadersFor maintenance related issue3QA Executive / QA Area leader / QA ChemistFor quality / GMP/Allergen related matterExternal1S&OP teamDay to day planning2R&DTrial planning3Authorities:Budget:Managing People (# of direct reports): NoOther:Competencies:

• Develop and maintain working environments that are health and safety conscious.
• Lead by example and offer support.
• Seek and incorporate input from others.

Manage stakeholder needs / expectations.

• Demonstrate and advocate integrity and ethical behavior throughout the planning.
• Results / goal oriented (e.g., through collaboration with staff, and relevant stakeholders).
• Make decisions in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Decisions are made in line with the production strategy of the organization.
• Comply with McCain Code of Conduct
• Seek feedback from others.
• Give constructive feedback to others.
• Keep promises, deadlines, and commitments.

Instructions for Additional Information: Record the description of other information relevant to the position, such as travel requirements, details about the team. This should briefly describe what else we need to know about this position in order to recruit the right person.Decision Making AccountabilityDescribes the accountability permitted to your position by indicating which decisions you are expected to make and which you are expected to recommend.

• Production advanced interpersonal skills - demonstrate integrity and ethical behaviour, be persuasive, empathetic, able to handle pressure, creative, have a sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility are important, as Production Planners work with a vast range of different functions within the business.

• Ability to think and respond quickly, and adjust operating plans in response to unplanned events.
• Ability and willingness to seek and incorporate input from others in order to develop collaborative solutions.

Organization Relationships:Immediate Manager/Supervisor (title)Plant ManagerPeer Job (title)Job TitlePeer Job (title)Line manager/Shift ExecutivesProduction PlannerProduction AnalystTitle(s) of those reporting directly to the jobMcCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with theJob Family: Manufacturing
Division: India
Department: Manufacting Plant Office India
Location(s): IN - India : Other : Reference job description || IN - India : Gujarat : Ahmedabad || IN - India : Maharashtra : Mumbai || IN - India : National Capital Territory : New Delhi || IN - India : Punjab : Ludhiana || IN - India : West Bengal : KolkataCompany: McCain Foods(India) P Ltd

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