Production Planner - Hybrid Role - F&B Manufacturing

Production Planner

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers, and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees' total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay range for this position is: $75-85,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, the Production Planner will be responsible for developing production plans that meet/exceed customer service objectives, delivering finished goods inventories at/below target levels, supporting cost-effectiveness objectives at the manufacturing plants, and meeting other strategic objectives.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Develop the master production schedule for assigned production lines, reviewing daily/weekly/monthly production to make the necessary adjustments to reflect changes in customer requirements, material receipt delays, and production capacity requirements. Ensures demand does not outstrip capacity
• Schedule production, including defining work order priorities, releasing work orders, and following up and reconciling production schedules
• Evaluate, analyze, assess and continuously improve production scheduling methods and practices to ensure and enhance results. This involves improving inventory, throughput, and service
• Adjust and determine the use of parameters in the system to achieve the desired results
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in (preferably in Supply Chain) or a related field
• 3+ years in production planning in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer and desktop application skills
• Advanced knowledge of ERP (QAD, for example) and understanding of MRP
• Significant analytical capabilities

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry a plus
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment a plus
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Proven organizational skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

Frequent: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

Occasional: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.