Planning Engineer

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream • Laurel, MD

99d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining efficient production schedules, ensuring optimal utilization of resources, minimizing downtime, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet production targets. The role involves demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management specifically tailored to the unique requirements of ice cream manufacturing, including cold chain logistics and seasonal demand fluctuations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of production processes in a cold chain or perishable goods environment.
• Proficient in planning software and ERP systems (e.g JDE, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans to address any deviations or equipment downtime.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with market demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods while minimizing waste.
• Analyze production data and generate reports to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in all planning activities.
• Support the introduction of new products by planning required resources and timelines.
• Collaborate with logistics for the efficient distribution of finished products, ensuring cold chain integrity.
• Utilize Froneri systems for production planning and control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.
• Opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees