Production Planner

• Develop and maintain short, medium, and long-term production plans for Liquid, Packaging, and Molding operations to ensure customer demand, production capacity, inventory objectives, and service requirements are met.
• Coordinate production schedules across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, procurement, and customer service functions to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor production performance against plan and proactively resolve constraints related to materials, labor, equipment capacity, transportation, and inventory availability.
• Evaluate manufacturing capacity, line utilization, tank availability, and material flow to optimize production efficiency and schedule attainment.
• • Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to align shipping schedules, product availability, and customer delivery requirements.
  • Manage inventory levels, safety stock strategies, and replenishment plans to support operational continuity while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Utilize SAP, MRP, and planning tools to maintain accurate planning parameters, forecasts, inventory records, and production requirements.
  • Analyze trends, operational performance, and planning metrics to identify risks and opportunities and drive data-based decision making.
  • Release and monitor raw material and packaging requirements to support uninterrupted production operations.
  • Partner with Procurement and suppliers to address supply challenges, shortages, and changing business requirements.
  • Coordinate and prioritize rework activities, special projects, and schedule adjustments while maintaining customer service objectives.
  • Lead schedule recovery efforts when production disruptions occur and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and weekly planning reviews as required.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule attainment, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and service performance.
  • Develop strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a trusted planning resource for operational teams.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, operations, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience balancing production requirements, inventory management, transportation constraints, and customer service commitments.
• Proficiency with SAP, MRP/ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing business demands.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across operations, planning, transportation, procurement, warehousing, and customer service functions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing planning experience