Planning Engineer

Overview

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, minimizing downtime, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet production targets. The role involves demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management specifically tailored to the unique requirements of ice cream manufacturing, including cold chain logistics and seasonal demand fluctuations.

• Develop and implement detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans to address deviations or equipment downtime.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with market demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods while minimizing waste.
• Analyze production data and generate reports to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in all planning activities.
• Support the introduction of new products by planning required resources and timelines.
• Collaborate with logistics for the efficient distribution of finished products, ensuring cold chain integrity.
• Utilize Froneri systems for production planning and control.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of production processes in a cold chain or perishable goods environment.
• Proficient in planning software and ERP systems (e.g., JDE).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay range for this role is between $100,000 and $110,000 per year depending on experience, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance). We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.