Bakery Manufacturing Production Planner

JSB Industries Inc • Chelsea, MA

2h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Planner coordinates production schedules across bakery manufacturing operations, balancing customer demand with available resources to support efficient production, optimized inventory, and on-time, in-full customer deliveries. The role works across baking, packaging, freezing, warehousing, and distribution, and partners with teams including Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Production.

The planner maintains production plans and inventory information in the ERP/MRP system, monitors operational and service metrics, and adjusts schedules in response to changes such as equipment downtime, labor constraints, material shortages, and customer requirements. The role also identifies and recommends process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve inventory management, and strengthen operational performance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including analyzing data and managing 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 commitment to maintaining accurate production and inventory records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food or bakery manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
• Coordinate production activities across baking, packaging, freezing, warehousing, and distribution.
• Balance customer requirements, production capacity, labor availability, and inventory levels.
• Monitor ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventory to ensure material availability and appropriate inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to prioritize orders, manage changing requirements, and support on-time, in-full delivery.
• Partner with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to anticipate material needs, address shortages, and prevent production delays.
• Adjust schedules in response to equipment downtime, labor constraints, material shortages, and other operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate production plans, inventory information, and planning parameters in the ERP/MRP system.
• Track schedule adherence, inventory levels, service performance, and other key metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve inventory management, and strengthen operational performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on production efficiency, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed