Production Planner

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet customer demand while maximizing efficiency. This role partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure materials, labor, and production capacity are aligned for on-time order fulfillment. Why join us? Strong compensation commensurate with experience Comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance options 401(k) + company match Generous PTO Paid sick leave Paid holidays Hybrid work schedule And more Job Details Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity. Release and monitor production work orders while adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in demand, material availability, staffing, or equipment constraints. Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and packaging are available to support production. Balance production priorities to achieve delivery goals while optimizing equipment utilization and minimizing downtime. Monitor inventory levels and planning data to maintain accuracy and prevent shortages or excess inventory. Communicate schedule updates and production priorities across cross-functional teams. Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and throughput. Maintain accurate planning information within the ERP/MRP system. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counts, and continuous improvement efforts. Ensure production plans comply with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, scheduling, or a related supply chain function. Experience in food, beverage, protein processing, or another high-volume manufacturing environment is highly preferred. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and material planning. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field is a plus. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot