Job Description

TITLE: Senior Production Planner

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE: $72,000 - $107,000 annually

Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Production Planner to partner closely with Scheduling and Manufacturing to drive Production-to-Plan alignment and support effective production scheduling.

This is your opportunity to partner with a company making a positive worldwide impact on the food industry by ensuring production plans are executed successfully, and customer commitments are met.

As a Senior Production Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor the daily Alsip production schedule, driving Production-to-Plan performance, coordinating actions with Manufacturing, and communicating impacts to Customer Service.
• Support daily production scheduling to meet customer requirements while balancing production capacity and raw material constraints.
• Maintain scheduling accuracy by validating production dates in ERP system against the production schedule.
• Coordinate Schedule Change Requests (SCRs) in partnership with Materials Planning and Manufacturing.
• Partner with Materials Planning to monitor raw material holds and proactively address potential impacts to the production schedule.
• Manage production orders in DAX (ERP), including firming Make-to-Order (MTO) and Assemble-to-Order (ATO) requirements.
• Monitor execution of the Finished Goods Transfer Plan from the Alsip plant to the Lithonia plant.
• Coordinate rework and reprocessing requirements, working with QS to manage formula adjustments and incorporate required batches into the production schedule.
• Participate in the Daily Manufacturing Meeting and co-lead the cross-functional Daily Planning Huddle to align priorities, address constraints, and support schedule execution.

The Senior Production Planner position is well-suited for you if you:

• Build strong partnerships across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and results.
• Respond quickly and effectively to changing demand and unexpected operational challenges.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Collaborate as a team player, contributing to shared goals and operational success.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field OR Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of experience in Planning and Scheduling with a formal ERP System (Oracle, SAP, etc.) in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Willingness to work onsite in ALSIP, IL 5 days per week
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• APICS Certification
• Food manufacturing experience
• Blue Yonder or DAX experience
• A solid understanding of the Alsip Manufacturing Operations, Production Scheduling Process, GFUS Customer Commitments, & Materials Planning

This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith information

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

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