Production Planner

About The Role

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and operational efficiency. This role coordinates production activities across multiple machines and product lines, ensuring materials, equipment, and labor resources are aligned to meet production requirements while minimizing delays and disruptions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Planning or Supply Chain. We provide training, hands-on learning, and development opportunities to help you build a strong foundation and grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data and execute the master production schedule in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and update detailed machine production schedules.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple product lines across multiple machines and work centers.
• Determine machine capacity, shift requirements, and equipment needs to meet production demand.
• Schedule labor and shift requirements according to production priorities and operational needs.
• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts, production constraints, and other issues; implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Review raw material and component requirements to ensure production plans can be executed successfully.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to expedite material shortages and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency, inventory management, and production performance.
• Follow and maintain all Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and HACCP guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Production planning and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Understanding of Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.