Planning Associate

Factor a brand of HelloFresh looking for a Planning Associate to oversee scheduling of departments through work order creation & execution analysis for the Aurora, Illinois facility. This role will maintain production plans & related kitchen & inventory staging schedules to ensure the efficient execution of the site. Responsibilities may also include inventory accuracy, cycle counting, & production monitoring.

You Will

• Follow a planning procedure through a series of checklists to review tools & operations metrics associated with kitchen & production plating departments
• Engage with department managers relating to gaps in data entry, exceptions to on-plan performance, & any other abnormalities in the monitoring systems.
• Escalate critical issues to operations leadership through defined escalation plans.
• Manage the progress & outcome of action items & escalations.
• Review with key stakeholders any areas for improvement including communication breakdowns, dashboard iterations or recurring supply chain problems. 
• Lead or participate on special projects as required.

You Are

• Detail-oriented You possess strong organizational skills & consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work.
• An excellent communicator You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences.
• Agile You thrive in fast-paced & dynamic environments & are comfortable working autonomously.
• Data-driven You can organize, explore, & synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making.
• Intellectually curious You have an insatiable desire to understand how things work, why they work the way they do, identify data-driven insights, & consistently challenge the status quo.
• A self-starter You are highly motivated & passionate. Youre eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover.
• A critical thinker You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, & synthesize & present critical information to solve complex problems.

You Have

• 3+ years relevant experience in operations, leadership or monitoring/control programs required
• Planning background preferred
• Bachelors Degree or associates degree in a related field preferred
• Food & Beverage manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong analytical & communication skills
• Detail oriented & ability to execute repeated tasks
• Microsoft or Google Suite experience required

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO & flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & 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 & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.