Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products, Inc.•Town of Cheektowaga, NY

5d•$63,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Rosina Food Products, Inc., a family-owned company specializing in Italian food products, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planner to support its Pasta & Entrée business segment. The role develops and distributes production schedules, plans around plant capacity and customer demand, monitors inventory, and coordinates with internal teams and co-packers. The work takes place in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting with frequent cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in demand planning, production scheduling, or a similar role; equivalent education and experience considered.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Familiarity with inventory management and forecasting systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute daily and weekly production schedules based on inventory levels and customer orders.
Understand plant capabilities, run rates, and capacity to plan production effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build long-range production plans.
Monitor finished goods and co-pack inventory levels and coordinate with co-packers.
Analyze and generate reports related to production and inventory.
Coordinate with Operations to ensure schedules align with staffing and equipment.
Troubleshoot QA hold items and adjust production plans as needed.
Participate in team meetings and supply chain initiatives.