Production and Material Planner

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will create and manage detailed production and material plans that support plant operations while aligning schedules with demand capacity labor and material availability. You will partner cross-functionally to optimize production performance minimize disruptions and ensure consistent execution of supply plans in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production and material plans including detailed schedules sequencing activities and escalation of short-term material issues to align with capacity labor and demand requirements.
• Optimize production schedules and ma
• terial flow to reduce downtime improve efficiencies control costs and maintain customer service levels.
• Convert release and manage production and material orders in SAP ensuring execution readiness and adjusting plans as business conditions change.
• Coordinate material availability through supplier deliveries inventory movements and internal logistics to support production schedules.
• Monitor execution risks including material shortages capacity constraints and supplier delays proactively adjusting plans to minimize operational disruption.
• Partner with Sales & Operations Planning Material Requirements Planning Operations Logistics Warehouse Procurement and suppliers to resolve constraints and maintain supply continuity.
• Communicate schedule changes risks and performance updates to stakeholders while participating in planning routines and daily management systems.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives focused on operational efficiency inventory optimization cost reduction and service improvements.
• Identify and escalate master data or system issues including lead times lot sizes and inventory accuracy concerns that impact plan execution.
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies and standards.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma required; bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Management or a related field preferred.
• 1 years of experience in production planning material planning supply chain manufacturing operations or a related environment.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications including Excel Outlook and Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to support decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and with external partners.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement process optimization and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of manufacturing inventory management scheduling and supply planning concepts preferred.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites the physical requirements below may apply:

• You may be required to walk around the facility climb stairs/ladders kneel or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.

This is a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment. Noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary.

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Compensation

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.