Production Planner Jobs

The Production Planner owns the short-term production schedule in relation to the long-term demand needs of the business. Production Planning focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including staffing needs, material requirements, and equipment availability for the production process. Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in schedule processes that enable delivery of ATS and ATP.
• Analyze the long-term production plan of the company and adapt to the production capacity of the factory.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of the weekly production, while maximizing safety and quality and minimizing NQC
• Calculate the need for raw materials and inform the related departments in time to meet the delivery deadlines and the fullness of the production warehouse.
• Conduct regular analyses of all material demand changes and forecast runoff of unclaimed raw materials, packaging at the end of activities.
• Identify processes to find opportunities and make recommendations to optimize inventory levels, increase supply chain flexibility, preventive measures to reduce scrap/understock.

Knowledge / Experience

• Strong Computer skills preferred (excel, MS Outlook, Word etc.)
• Ability to deliver critical performance feedback and hold associates accountable to business objectives.
• Food Manufacturing experience preferred (knowledge of good manufacturing practices, HACCP, ISO standards)
• An undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree OR 4 years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment, along with a High School Diploma.
• Excellent Communications Skills