Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for the creation and execution of production schedules for all processing areas. This role ensures efficient, effective, and standardized scheduling aligned with orders/forecasts, material availability, and labor capacity. The role is to work collaboratively with the following Teams:
Operations, FSQA, Customer Service, Maintenance, Sanitation, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure seamless production flow and adherence to inventory targets.

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Monitor plant output and adjust schedules in response to constraints or performance issues.
• Execute MRP processes and provide projections for packaging materials.
• Identify and manage production constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production priorities and timelines.
• Maintain master data related to production planning in ERP systems.
• Monitor operations output against planned output and update as needed.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and coordinate with stakeholders to address issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to department and company goals.

• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BOM structures, routings, and sub-assembly processes.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service and operational efficiency.

• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with production planning responsibilities.
• 2-5 years of experience working with ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus.

• Onsite, some availability to work remotely.
• May require occasional extended hours during peak production periods or schedule changes.
• Frequent interaction with operations, supply chain, and quality teams on the production floor.