Production Planner

Fresh Express • Morrow, GA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Production Planner is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the production plan/schedule, line capacity analysis, daily production line schedules, and plant capacities. Accountable for maintaining finished goods safety levels in accordance with customer forecast order demand. Interfaces daily with Materials Manager, Master Planner, Raw and Dry Materials Purchasers, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Transportation, and Quality Department to ensure that department and company goals, including order fill, on-time shipping departure, manufacturing efficiencies, safety, Dump and Donate, and other cost reduction initiatives are achieved. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Scheduling coordination skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with emphasis on production planning and multiple production line scheduling
• Demonstrated analytical abilities and ability to develop logical solutions
• Ability to maintain focus and direction in a fast-paced environment dealing with high raw and finished goods turns
• Proven team player that utilizes coaching and company values
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and MRP Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be available days, nights, and weekends with Saturday being a regular workday

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a food related manufacturing environment with emphasis on production planning and line scheduling preferred
• Experience in Process Improvement teams as a leader or a member
• AS400 experience
• Course work in scheduling, inventory, demand management, and closely related fields

Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of the production plan/schedule
• Line capacity analysis
• Daily production line schedules
• Plant capacities
• Maintaining finished goods safety levels in accordance with customer forecast order demand
• Interfacing daily with various departments to ensure goals are achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level