Production Planner / Master Planner

Production Planner / Master Planner

The Production Planner / Master Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of products throughout the production cycle. This role ensures production lines are effectively scheduled to meet customer delivery commitments while supporting internal financial and operational goals.

This position will be leveled based on experience, with opportunities to take on increased ownership and strategic planning responsibilities at the Master Planner level.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting operations at a dedicated Frito-Lay facility.

This role requires daily on-site presence at the facility to support real-time production planning, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Pay Range: Based on experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue, and maintain production schedules to support a smooth and controlled production flow
• Schedule production lines and confirm material availability to meet production requirements
• Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS)
• Prepare work orders and purchase requests based on production requirements
• Track material requirements to ensure approved materials are available when needed
• Review and monitor inventory status to maintain a minimum of 99% inventory accuracy
• Take corrective action with internal teams to resolve scheduling or inventory issues
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and communicate schedule changes in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving teams
• Support operational goals including production attainment, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipment performance
• Identify risks to production or delivery schedules and coordinate solutions with internal stakeholders

Qualifications

General

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Professional and effective communicator with internal teams and external partners
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to work on-site full time (not eligible for remote work)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years of age

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
• 1+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Experience developing or supporting production schedules in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on experience with WMS and/or ERP systems (2+ years preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities, lead times, and scheduling constraints

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Windows-based systems
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Other Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Results-driven and goal-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions

About Pro Pac and Qual Pac

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to deliver the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve a wide range of industries including food and beverage, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, cosmetics, and more.

We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso and Brownsville, TX, and contract packaging and fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.

Join a growing team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering superior products and services.