Production Planner

Production Planner

The Production Planner is a critical link between customer demand and operational execution. You will be responsible for managing customer orders and forecasts to determine precise ingredient and packaging requirements while developing a streamlined manufacturing schedule. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can balance inventory management, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and daily production needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain a rolling 8-week (or longer) production schedule based on customer forecasts and incoming purchase orders.
• Operational Optimization:
  Analyze and implement production strategies designed to minimize equipment changeovers and maximize plant throughput.
• Material Coordination:
  Identify long-lead items beyond the 8-week horizon and coordinate closely with the Purchasing team to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Generate and distribute comprehensive batching documents, ensuring all formula information is accurate for the production floor.
• ERP Management:
  Utilize ERP software (Net Suite) to issue ingredients/packaging for completed runs and perform post-production analysis on cost variances against historical averages.
• Performance Reporting:
  Prepare and distribute finished production reports, including yield loss data and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metrics for internal leadership and external clients.
• Inventory Integrity:
  Conduct regular inventory evaluations and perform physical cycle counts to ensure ERP data aligns with physical stock.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production planning or supply chain coordination is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems;
  Net Suite experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Ability to align customer demand with plant and line capacity to optimize production flows.
• Functional understanding of batching, filling, and packaging processes.
• Proven ability to engage with customers to interpret demand fluctuations and communicate schedule changes effectively.
• Skill in planning ingredient and packaging orders to align with lead times and production start dates.
• Adaptability:
  Must be able to pivot the production schedule quickly in response to changing customer demands or material shortages.
• Problem Solving: A proactive approach to resolving bottlenecks and discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Collaboration:
  
  A team-player mindset, working across departments (Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production) to ensure a unified approach to plant goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for reporting and inter-departmental coordination.

This position requires a blend of analytical rigor and operational flexibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your scheduling decisions directly impact the bottom line, we encourage you to apply. Salary Rate: $25.00 $ 30.00 Hourly

Reports To:

Planning Supervisor