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Production Planner Senior [US-MO-Marshall]

2009-05-11 22:19:49

Location: US-MO-Marshall
Description:

Description

I choose Opportunity. Whatever job you’re looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities for you. It’s your choice. It’s your future. And you can make it happen at Cargill.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 160,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business.

Our Meat Solutions platform is comprised of Cargill Beef, Pork, Food Distribution, Case Ready, Value Added Meats, and Cargill Cattle Feeders groups. Meat Solutions employs approximately 35,000 worldwide. CMS has processing facilities and sales offices in the US, Canada, and Australia, and international business offices in Australia, China, Honduras, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Cargill Meat Solutions has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Production Planner . This position is responsible for the forecasting, planning and scheduling of finished goods products for product lines.

Principle Accountabilities:

* Development of production plans & schedules that meet Sales, capacity, transportation, & warehouse/distribution requirements * Develops immediate and long-term production plans, working closely with Account Manager and Production personnel * Plans inventory control levels that satisfy the customer service levels, while minimizing production, transportation, and warehousing costs * Reviews weekly sales, raw material, and finished good inventory data and advises sales & distribution personnel of unexpected by-products or inventory balances

Responsibilities & Duties:

* 50% – Leads Operations & Distribution requirements planning to establish, monitor, and communicate short & long-term capacity constraints. Works closely & directly with Operations team to convey & solve issues. Is a key team member in day-to-day & week-to-week management decisions. * 20% – Manages Production Scheduler & develop daily scheduling processes via communication interaction * 15% – Compiles & leads actions to deliver daily service summary reports & update customer/team scorecards * 15% – Reviews & communicates daily inventory levels to ensure service to the customer while minimizing carrying costs to convey & solve issues

Qualifications

* Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Ag, Meat Science or related field * 4-6 years of meat industry experience * Previous experience in supply-chain, plant operations, sales or key account management is important * In-depth knowledge of plant customer base & product requirements * General knowledge of plant operations parameters and key facility constraints * Current knowledge & ability within XLGO/Prism operating systems & plant floor systems * Analytical skills and attention to detail are key characteristics needed for this position

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Assistant Manager [Kansas, USA]

2009-05-11 22:17:46

Location: Kansas, USA
Description:

Assistant Feedyard Manager

Our client is one of the most successful and reputable cattle feeders in the industry. They are currently seeking a motivated manager that has a strong background in production management, cattle and customer procurement, marketing, accounting, finance, and office staff supervision. This candidate must have strong team building and leadership abilities. You should like challenging and changing environments that bring the best qualities out of people. You should be comfortable wearing many different hats. Keys to success in this position include:

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written * Strong accounting, finance, computer, managerial skills * Excellent work ethics * Willingness to live and work in the High Plains Cattle Country * Passion for the Beef Industry!

If you have an interest in joining and industry leader with potential for moving up into a GM role, please take the opportunity to find out the details of this position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be provided.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this position.

**Only those candidates that meet these qualifications will be contacted for additional information.

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Assistant General Manager [Colorado, USA]

2009-05-11 22:16:55

Location: Colorado, USA
Description:

This is your opportunity to join one of the most successful and reputable cattle feeders in the industry. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant GM. Candidate must have a college degree with strong team building and leadership abilities.

This key manager will be responsible for:

* Assisting the General Manager in the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects * Assists the General Manager in ensuring that operational tasks are completed according to established guidelines * Purchasing of feeder cattle * Play an active role in system improvement and quality control initiatives within the operation * Developing and training team members

If you have a passion for the cattle industry and possess a strong accounting, finance, and marketing background, please contact us for more details regarding this position. Qualified candidates will have an excellent opportunity to move up into General Management within this great organization. Compensation is commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be provided.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this position.

**Only those candidates that meet these qualifications will be contacted for additional information.

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Cattle Manager [Pasco, WA, USA]

2009-05-11 22:15:56

Location: Pasco, WA, USA
Description:

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have a Cattle Manager position open at in Pasco WA.

Overview: Supervises the processing of cattle as they arrive at the feedlot to ensure that they are properly inspected, sorted, vaccinated and/or branded in a timely manner that minimizes stress to the animal. Supervises and schedules cowboy and vet crews to accomplish daily activities of pen checking, sorting, moving, and doctoring as required to maintain good herd health. Maintains and updates all cattle transactions, including processing, vaccinations, movements and deaths, through a feedlot management software system, Cattle Expert. Monitors cattle on a daily basis, removing sick and injured cattle to the feedlot hospital for treatment in order to protect the herd from the spread of disease. Inspects cattle for evidence of disease or injury and treats animal according to experience or following instructions of Staff Veterinarian.

Skill / Experience Requirements: Knowledgeable in the areas of animal health and cattle conditions generally acquired with a minimum of ten or more years related experience and/or training in a large feedlot or range environment. Responsible for crew of up to 20; average cattle headcount of 40,000.

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED). – Five plus years related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirement.

Location Information: Overlooks the Columbia River in Washington’s burgeoning Tri-City area. A former railway town and agricultural hub for Southeast Washington, Pasco still possesses some evidence of its early agricultural roots. An increasing number of wine producers are gravitating to the Pasco area, where warm, dry weather and mild winters provide the ideal climate for Washington’s expanding wine industry. Not surprising, wine festivals are becoming a Tri-City tradition and are an easy stop for regional wine tours.

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