Planning Lead

About Us

At Cibo Vita, innovation drives everything we do. Based in Totowa, NJ, we craft premium healthy snacks under the Nature’s Garden brand, combining quality ingredients with creative flavor and function. Our products are designed to support wellness, sustainability, and better snacking choices-helping consumers “Snack With Purpose.”

This is a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth and maintaining financial integrity. The Production Planning Lead will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing the production planning process to ensure our snack products are produced on time and meet all quality standards. This individual will work closely with the production team to optimize manufacturing capacity, monitor inventory levels, and ensure all activities are in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain a detailed production plan that aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure production schedules are on-time and meet quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and production capacity to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to ensure raw materials and components are available in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules based on customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Track production activities and provide regular updates to senior management on production status.
• Implement and maintain production planning software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management in the food production industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience working within the CPG industry is preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Career advancement and training

Cibo Vita is a CPG manufacturer located in Totowa, NJ, with a focus on high-quality, innovative, “better for you” snacks. Cibo Vita primarily operates under its flagship brand, Nature’s Garden, which has a national presence.