Planning Engineer

MD - Laurel
9090 Whiskey Bottom Rd
Laurel, MD 20723, USA

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 any 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.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

• 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, etc.).
• 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.

• Cold Temperatures:Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced:Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long
  
  Hours:
  
  Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations:Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented:Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

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