Job Description

TeamBuilders Employment & Business Solutions is hiring for an experienced Production Planner to join a food processing company in the Reedley, CA area.

The Production Planner will be responsible for collaborating closely with the management team (Food Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, HR, etc.) to ensure accurate production planning and inventory control to guarantee customer orders are fulfilled and plant productivity is optimized while maintaining established product quality standards. Daily collaboration with management to drive efficient production by ensuring strategic alignment and supporting an operations-centric mindset.

Within this fast-paced Food Processing facility, the Production Planner role will require strong analytical, organizational, time management, project management and detail orientation skills to fulfill company’s production objectives. Duties will include a hands-on approach to meet these objectives and will consist of Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Forecasting, Cost Analysis and Budgeting.

The Production Planner position is being offered on a Direct Hire/Permanent basis and the hours of the position are Monday through Friday, daytime hours and may require overtime and weekends as necessary. Company offers an excellent benefits package and a team oriented work environment. The starting salary range is $70K-$80+ yearly, DOE.

The Daily Responsibilities of the Production Planner:

• Production Planning and Oversight; Optimize scheduling of production runs and coordinate all raw materials needed for each run
• Monitor production yields and efficiency
• Coordinate outbound logistics from the production facility to the customer distribution center and/or 3rd party storage facility
• Interact frequently with sales, production, logistics, quality assurance teams, and finance personnel with a collaborative, team focused approach
• Create, maintain and present key performance metrics, reports, and standard operating procedures that relate to operations and production
• Focus on continuous improvement as it relates to all planning activities and identify cost/time savings improvements regularly
• Inventory Management; Manage inventory levels of all raw materials and finished goods utilizing inventory management software ERP
• Purchasing and Vendor Relations; Build relationships with vendors, manage raw material procurement timelines, issue purchase orders, and manage inbound shipment logistics
• Weekly reconciliation of invoice and warehouse discrepancies
• Participate in and present information in production planning meetings
• Additional related duties as required

Required Skills, Experience and Education of the Production Planner:

• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Production Planning within a Food & Beverage Processing Facility
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred however a combination of experience and education will be considered
• Advanced Purchasing, Cost Analysis and Budgeting Experience
• Professional Communication Skills (Verbal, Interpersonal and Written)
• Outstanding Time Management, Detail Orientation, Project Management, Analytical, Organizational & Supervisory Skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook) in addition to ERP and Accounting systems
• Ability to efficiently work within a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and simultaneous projects
• Strong knowledge of Food Quality & Food Safety Guidelines
• HACCP Certification preferred

If you have the skills and experience and would like to be considered for the Production Planner position, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate review. Apply Directly at https://teambuildersllc.com/job-opportunities/production-planner/

Please Include the Following in the Cover Letter:

• Your availability to interview and begin working in the Reedley, CA area
• Detailed description of your experience and how it directly relates with the duties listed
• Confirmation that you have previous Production Planning experience within a Food Processing environment
• Any additional information that will showcase your candidacy for the Production Planner position

Qualifications

** Required Skills, Experience and Education of the Production Planner:**

• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Production Planning within a Food & Beverage Processing Facility
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred however a combination of experience and education will be considered
• Advanced Purchasing, Cost Analysis and Budgeting Experience
• Professional Communication Skills (Verbal, Interpersonal and Written)
• Outstanding Time Management, Detail Orientation, Project Management, Analytical, Organizational & Supervisory Skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook) in addition to ERP and Accounting systems
• Ability to efficiently work within a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and simultaneous projects
• Strong knowledge of Food Quality & Food Safety Guidelines
• HACCP Certification preferred

If you have the skills and experience and would like to be considered for the Production Planner position, please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate review. Apply Directly at https://teambuildersllc.com/job-opportunities/production-planner/

Please Include the Following in the Cover Letter:

• Your availability to interview and begin working in the Reedley, CA area
• Detailed description of your experience and how it directly relates with the duties listed
• Confirmation that you have previous Production Planning experience within a Food Processing environment
• Any additional information that will showcase your candidacy for the Production Planner position

Additional Information

_ MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES_

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.