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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mapleville, RI
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Service Operationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Packagingunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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