Production Planner

Job description

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.