Production Planner

Tulkoff Foods•Baltimore, MD

115d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner develops, coordinates, and executes production schedules across Tulkoff Foods’ Baltimore, Maryland, and Cincinnati, Ohio, manufacturing sites. The role aligns customer demand, inventory targets, labor capacity, and material availability to support efficient operations and on-time delivery. It works closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service to keep production running smoothly at both facilities. The position may be based at either location and requires periodic travel between sites. The role includes developing weekly and daily schedules, coordinating materials and inventory, maintaining ERP/MRP data, tracking production and inventory performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The work is office-based with regular time on the production floor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
2 to 5 years of production planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production workflows.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience.
Experience in food processing, CPG, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or other food safety programs.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar credential.
Multi-site planning experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain weekly and daily production schedules for the Baltimore and Cincinnati facilities.
Balance customer demand, production capacity, labor availability, and inventory levels.
Adjust schedules in response to equipment downtime, material shortages, or shifting priorities.
Partner with plant leadership to ensure schedules are feasible and aligned with operational goals.
Monitor raw material and packaging inventory to ensure availability for scheduled production.
Collaborate with Procurement to address shortages, forecast needs, and optimize purchasing.
Maintain finished goods inventory targets to support customer service levels and minimize stockouts.
Coordinate communication between Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service.
Communicate schedule changes, risks, and priorities clearly and promptly.
Participate in daily production meetings and weekly S&OP or demand planning reviews.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including production orders, bills of materials, and lead times.
Track schedule adherence, production performance, and inventory accuracy.
Analyze trends to identify opportunities for efficiency, waste reduction, and improved planning accuracy.
Support improvements to planning processes, capacity utilization, and throughput.
Contribute to standard work development and planning workflow documentation.
Assist in evaluating new equipment, processes, or product launches from a planning perspective.