Planner, Production

Barry Callebaut•American Canyon, CA

21d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner develops and executes production plans that support customer service, operational efficiency, inventory targets, and on-time delivery. The role connects Production, Transportation, Customer Service, Procurement, Warehousing, and Supply Chain to align materials, capacity, and logistics resources with business demand. The planner evaluates requirements, anticipates challenges, and implements solutions to meet production schedules and customer commitments, while taking ownership of results and contributing to continuous improvement. The role supports Liquid, Packaging, and Molding operations in a manufacturing environment. It requires an operational mindset, planning expertise, transportation awareness, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to work across functions while supporting safety, food safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence. The position is office based, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, operations, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience balancing production requirements, inventory management, transportation constraints, and customer service commitments.
Proficiency with SAP, MRP/ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing business demands.
Ability to collaborate across operations, planning, transportation, procurement, warehousing, and customer service functions.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment.
Demonstrated record of meeting schedules, achieving operational targets, and delivering results.
Analytical and strategic thinking with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Strong ownership and accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and support positive change.
Customer focus and commitment to service excellence.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Commitment to safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Integrity, professionalism, and respect in interactions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing planning experience may be considered.
Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term production plans for Liquid, Packaging, and Molding operations to meet customer demand, capacity, inventory, and service requirements.
Coordinate production schedules across manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, procurement, and customer service.
Monitor production against plan and proactively resolve constraints involving materials, labor, equipment capacity, transportation, and inventory availability.
Evaluate manufacturing capacity, line utilization, tank availability, and material flow to optimize efficiency and schedule attainment.
Work with transportation and logistics teams to align shipping schedules, product availability, and customer delivery requirements.
Manage inventory levels, safety stock strategies, and replenishment plans to support operations while minimizing excess inventory.
Use SAP, MRP, and planning tools to maintain planning parameters, forecasts, inventory records, and production requirements.
Analyze trends, operational performance, and planning metrics to identify risks and opportunities and support data-based decisions.
Release and monitor raw material and packaging requirements for uninterrupted production.
Partner with Procurement and suppliers to address supply challenges, shortages, and changing business requirements.
Coordinate and prioritize rework, special projects, and schedule adjustments while maintaining customer service objectives.
Lead schedule recovery efforts following production disruptions and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and weekly planning reviews as required.
Drive continuous improvement in schedule attainment, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and service performance.
Develop cross-functional relationships and serve as a trusted planning resource for operational teams.
Support a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Identify and support process improvements and business changes that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Cross-train and share knowledge with team members to strengthen departmental capability and flexibility.