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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Education and Experience:
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- 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.