Plant TC Production Planning Analyst (Onsite)

Driscoll’s•Watsonville, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant TC Production Planning Analyst plays a strategic role in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of commercial in vitro production within a high‑volume Tissue Culture laboratory. This position is responsible for managing commercial orders for raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and blackberry programs, supporting an annual production of approximately 6.2 million plants. Through detailed analysis of production data, inventory levels, labor efficiency, and production forecasts, the position ensures alignment between commercial demand, laboratory capacity, and delivery commitments. The Plant TC Production Planning Analyst directly contributes to operational and strategic decision‑making through a data‑driven approach and effective execution of the production plan. This role is on‑site, and candidates are expected to be based in Watsonville or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Agribusiness preferably, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years Microsoft Excel
Metrics and KPI design
Basic statistical analysis
Bilingual English/Spanish required

Nice To Haves

Experience with continuous improvement initiatives or operational optimization
Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail in data analysis and reporting
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of information
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through
Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with operations and planning teams
Experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced production environments
Ability to translate data into actionable insights for operations
Familiarity with agricultural operations, nurseries, or tissue culture laboratories (preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan, document, and track in vitro commercial orders for raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and blackberry programs (foundation, direct‑to‑grower, clone testing, and applied research).
Analyze production records based on labor hours worked to determine crop‑specific efficiencies and develop performance metrics.
Design, update, and oversee the laboratory’s daily workflow with a minimum four‑week planning horizon.
Analyze actual performance versus planned production and participate in operational follow‑up meetings.
Monitor actual multiplication and rooting yield rates by variety and clone at the close of each production cycle.
Create, track, and close commercial orders within the nursery data management system (Gator Nursery Systems).
Generate and validate monthly production reports by technician.
Provide accurate and reliable information on actual production, inventory levels, and in vitro material losses.
Track and ensure adherence to commercial order delivery schedules across all production programs.