Production Planner
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager, Production Manager
Want to be part of an exciting, fast-growth snacking startup founded by the same team that brought you Kevin’s Natural Foods?
Wild Fox Foods is on a mission to outfox the snack aisle—and we’re looking for a Production Planner who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves building systems from the ground up, and wants real ownership in scaling a disruptive BFY food brand (real ownership = shares in the company).
What You’ll Do Production Planning & Inventory Management- Own inventory management across finished goods, ingredients, and packaging
- Lead monthly cycle counts and reconcile variances
- Forecast production needs to support rapid growth and new launches
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule production runs with contract manufacturers
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact for co-man partners
- Provide onsite oversight during production runs as needed to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to specifications
- Schedule outbound shipments via third-party carriers
- Track shipments from pickup through final delivery
- Proactively troubleshoot delays, shortages, or logistics issues
- Source and purchase ingredients and packaging materials
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers
- Monitor lead times, pricing, and availability to ensure uninterrupted supply
- Minimum 5 years of production planning experience, ideally in food, CPG, or consumer packaged goods
- Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers
- Strong understanding of inventory control, forecasting, and supply chain fundamentals
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
- Comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities move fast
- Clear communicator who can collaborate cross-functionally
Wild Fox Foods is cleaning up the snack aisle through outrageously crunchy and crazy delicious snacks. Launched in 2025 by the same founders that created Kevin’s Natural Foods, Wild Fox Foods says no to seed oils, refined sugars, and anything artificial. With real ingredients and bold flavors in mind, Wild Fox Foods’ no-compromise snacks include varieties of Roasted Nuts, Trail Mixes, and Protein Bars.
Our products can already be found at retailers like Sprouts, Raley’s, Shop Rite, with many more joining our 2026 launch list. Learn more at and follow @wildfoxfoods.
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