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Job Title: Production Planner
Reports to: Supply Chain Director
Department: Customer Care
Classification: Exempt

Summary: The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production plans to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing resources and minimizing costs. This role serves as a key link between procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to meet customer demand and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain detailed production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints and partner with master production scheduler to ensure production plans are achieved.
  • Meet with customers to align production plans and review other areas of business as needed
  • Monitor material availability and coordinate with procurement or customer to prevent shortages or delays.
  • Partner with the production team to align daily production activities with established schedules and minimize disruptions.
  • Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and ancillary teams to coordinate workflows, address constraints, and support operational efficiency.
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate records of production activities and update ERP/MRP systems accordingly.
  • Communicate schedule changes and priorities to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations throughout the production process.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Other duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment with preferable experience in the food industry
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Exposure to a manufacturing environment, including loud noises, equipment operation, and changing temperatures.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when necessary.
  • Shift flexibility may be required, including extra time and weekends based on business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range: $50,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off, Company-paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Disclaimer and Equal Employment Statement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of employment. Henry Broch Foods may revise the duties or responsibilities of this position at any time.

Employment with Henry Broch Foods is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Henry Broch Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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