Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and College Inn®. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is: $101,296 - $182,208.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain production requirements from Supply Chain Planning.
• During the off season, determine monthly production for each item based on plan efficiencies and budget requirements. During the season, review Supply Chain Planning requirements and advise if production can be accomplished as planned. If not, make changes to the seasonal plan and notify Supply Chain Planning of changes due to line constraints or other constrictions.
• Issue daily production plan to the materials group, production staff, and Supply Chain Planning. Advise of any pack or labeling priorities and issue production/labeling instructions to plant.
• Manage brite inventories and bulk inventories. Ensure in-house brite inventories are at the lowest level possible prior to Fresh Pack.
• Calculate bulk requirements per week and ensure adequate in-house supplies. Facilitate bulk transfers and advise as to outside vendor purchase requirements.
• Monitor Finished Goods Inventory to ensure superior customer service and shelf-life issues.
• Communicate pack dates to Supply Chain Planning and outside support resources. Communicate tonnage requirements to Field Group. Communicate with Accounting in Modesto on production requirements and changes.
• Execute the labeling plan.
• Publish Daily Actual Production versus Planned (balance to pack).
• Analyze long-term production plans and develop seasonal capacity planning models showing planned production and available capacity.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives related to execution and planned growth.
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, production to coordinate production activities, change orders, new product launches, etc.
• Participate in and champion MRP system development activities, including specification writing, development, testing, and training.
• Track, report, and communicate KPIs. Demonstrate continuous improvement and follow-up on action plans.
• Foster and develop a strong team.

Other duties as assigned

Del Monte Foods Key Behaviors:

GET OUR HANDS DIRTY

• Dig in and understand the business.
• Stay focused on priorities and drive for results.
• Pursue goals with purpose and persevere through challenges.

CULTIVATE SOLUTIONS

• Improve processes, products and services.
• Take calculated risks to develop effective solutions.
• Use data and insights to drive business performance.

GROW SUCCESS TOGETHER

• Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Collaborate and promote teamwork to achieve individual and shared goals.
• Hold ourselves and others accountable for commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5 – 10 years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP, preferably SAP, with a solid understanding of food manufacturing, bills of material, procure to pay processes, and supply chain operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Passionate with high energy.
• Demonstrated resilience and capacity to lead a team through periods of change.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED. (https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2157813&d=External&rb=%3F%3F%3F#/https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/). Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods, Inc. is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.