Bakery Manufacturing Production Planner

Description Manufacturing Production Planner Bakery Manufacturing | Full-Time Join Our Growing Team! We are a growing bakery manufacturer supplying high-quality products to retail, foodservice, club, and convenience store customers nationwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Manufacturing Production Planner to help drive production efficiency, optimize inventory, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full. In this role, you will play a critical part in coordinating production schedules across our manufacturing operations, balancing customer demand with available resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep our business running efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and understands the importance of balancing service, cost, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets. Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate production activities across baking, packaging, freezing, warehousing, and distribution to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Capacity Planning: Balance customer requirements, production capacity, labor availability, and inventory levels to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions. Inventory Management: Monitor ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventory to ensure material availability while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Demand & Order Management: Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to prioritize customer orders, manage changing requirements, and support on-time, in-full delivery performance. Material Coordination: Partner with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to anticipate material needs, address shortages, and prevent production delays. Schedule Optimization: Respond quickly to equipment downtime, labor constraints, material shortages, and other operational challenges by developing effective scheduling solutions. ERP & Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate production plans, inventory information, and planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system. Performance Analysis: Track production schedule adherence, inventory levels, service performance, and other key metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement: Recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, improve inventory management, and strengthen overall operational performance. What Success Looks Like Reliable Customer Service: Customer orders are shipped on time and in full. Efficient Production: Production schedules are achievable, production lines are well utilized, and labor resources are aligned with demand. Material Availability: Ingredient and packaging shortages are minimized through proactive planning and coordination. Inventory Optimization: Inventory levels are balanced to support customer demand while reducing excess stock, waste, and obsolescence. Operational Excellence: Scheduling disruptions are addressed quickly, and opportunities for improved productivity are identified and implemented. Strong Collaboration: Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Production teams work together toward shared business goals. Why Join Us? Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A collaborative, team-oriented work environment. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on production efficiency, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction. A key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful bakery manufacturing business. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are a proactive planner who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, coordinating across teams, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us deliver quality bakery products to customers across the country efficiently, reliably, and on time. Requirements Qualifications & Experience 3+ years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Experience in food or bakery manufacturing is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and manage planning information. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments. Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate production and inventory records. #J-18808-Ljbffr