Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Planner to support production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating customer requirements, managing short-term production schedules, and ensuring efficient communication between production, procurement, warehouse, and sales teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, ERP system experience, and prior manufacturing planning experience in the food or beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, coordinate, and organize customer requirements for production lines.
• Manage short-term production planning and scheduling for slicing operations.
• Communicate and commit product availability dates to internal teams.
• Keep Procurement informed of sudden demand changes and material needs.
• Identify customer ordering patterns and alert the sales team to discrepancies in order frequency or demand.
• Support the resolution of production disruptions and productivity challenges.
• Coordinate production operations based on material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Meet daily with key stakeholders to review upcoming orders and identify potential production risks.
• Coordinate with warehouse and purchasing teams regarding material shortages and inventory concerns.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and planning data within ERP systems.
• Utilize Excel extensively for reporting, forecasting, scheduling, and operational analysis.
• Promote strong cross-functional collaboration between operations, procurement, warehouse, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Prior production planning experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of production scheduling and inventory management principles.
• Experience coordinating with procurement and warehouse operations.
• Ability to analyze trends and proactively address operational risks.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Adaptability

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and production facility setting.
• May require flexibility to support production schedules and operational demands.

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