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Director, Plant Planning and Execution (Open to Remote)

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Job ID 334079 Date posted 09/17/2026 Location : Wayzata, Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minnesota Category  SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Director, Plant Planning and Execution role will direct master planning, material requirements planning and production planning for a team assigned to a group of production locations within Starches, Sweetners &Texturizers (SST) and Edible Oils businesses. In this role, you will provide guidance by ensuring integration of manufacturing plans, processes and programs and overseeing all master production, production scheduling and material requirements planning for a large team across a large network with high planning complexity.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop strategies set forth from the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Planning Process, focus on short-term planning, production and material requirements for 0-12 weeks in planning horizon.
  • Monitor Supply & Demand from production and actual demand, identify gaps of inventory, and prioritize critical customer demand.
  • Monitor Exceptions from late production, inventory stockouts, supply delays, and logistics/transportation disruptions.
  • Align priorities with Plant Supply Chain Team, Supply & Inventory Team, Operations, FSQR, Procurement, Sales, Product Line Management and Transportation Leadership for flow between IBP and tactical execution activities.
  • Oversee S&OE Formal Process,  meet weekly and/or as any escalation/risk in the near term of critical shortages, revenue opportunities and immediate actions to execute on priorities, constraints and decisions.
  • Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of six years of related work experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree
  • Ten years of experience with at least five in material requirements planning, master production planning, or production scheduling.
  • Three years of supervisory experience.

Additional Details

• Location: MN-Wayzata preferred/Open to remote; Relocation support may be provided.

• The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Colorado; Accepting applications until job is filled and/or 60 days from the posting date.

• The expected salary for this position is $160,000-$190,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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