Production Planner (Food Manufacturing Facility) Confidential Richmond, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000

• $95,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Food processing plant experience Spreadsheets Resource planning methods ERP systems Inventory management software Project management experience in manufacturing Manufacturing facility experience Documentation tools Math Data interpretation Organizational skills Food industry Managing projects Operational excellence initiatives Productivity software Process improvement planning Business Associate's degree Research findings presentation Manufacturing company experience Technical Proficiency Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Overview The Production Planner is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining production and demand plans to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate fulfillment of customer demand.

This role serves as a key operational link between the Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales departments. Under the direction of the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Production Planner will be responsible for the planning and forecasting of activities related to production. The primary responsibility is to align customer orders, material and asset inventory availability, capacity, delivery, and production constraints into an optimized, executable plan. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver capable of managing shifting priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, service, quality, and operational efficiency. This is a dual-site onsite role with responsibilities split between our Richmond, CA and Fairfield, CA locations.

Essential Job Functions Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop, execute, and maintain short
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• and long-term daily production schedules to align with customer demand, operational priorities, and site performance goals.
• Schedule work orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy, asset allocation, and alignment with production capacity.
• Coordinate production lines and manage product replenishment between sites.
• Evaluate line and equipment positions to accommodate sequencing, line capacity, and customer demand.
• Manage and schedule rework, special orders, and production projects, recommending overtime coordination as needed.
• Lead planning meetings with manufacturing functional groups to review priorities, capacity constraints, and planned or unplanned downtime.
• Develop recovery plans, risk mitigation scenarios, and tradeoff strategies to reduce production delays or product backorders.
• Act as primary backup for Senior Supply Chain Manager.

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Inventory Management & Distribution:

• Monitor procurement lead times, safety stocks, and order fulfillment to prevent production disruptions.
• Communicate demand changes, forecasting adjustments, and supplier performance issues to the purchasing team.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, consumption areas, and finished goods to maintain optimal inventory balance.
• Implement strategies to prevent shortages and overages, optimizing storage, distribution, and cost control.
• Coordinate product allocations between plants to ensure adequate product shelf life and minimize write-off costs.

Cross-Functional Communication & Operations:

• Serve as the primary operational link between Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Prepare and distribute daily operational instructions, planning priorities, shipment readiness, and transfer requirements.
• Respond to internal order inquiries, commit product availability dates for customers, and manage schedule changes.
• Support new product introductions, revised formulations, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation, planning tools, reports, and forecast performance analyses to drive operational efficiency.

Compliance, Quality, and Safety:

• Ensure all finished products meet or exceed regulatory, industry, and customer requirements for food safety and quality.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company guidelines as well as Federal and State regulations (including OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and GFSI).
• Report any operational anomalies, safety hazards, or potential dangers to leadership.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Requirements/Other Skills/Abilities Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field (equivalent business/manufacturing experience may be considered).
• 2-5+ years of experience in production planning, procurement, inventory, forecasting, or demand planning within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management, and forecasting systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Proven math, analytical, and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Core Competencies:

• Operations & Process Improvement:

  Ability to study supply chain processes, identify opportunities to improve inventory management tools, and develop new processes using a continuous improvement mindset.

• Project Management & Execution:

  Strong organizational skills to balance long-term projects, daily tasks, and urgent inquiries in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Collaboration & Communication:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate cross-functional research, present findings to drive informed decision-making, and collaborate effectively across departments.

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Core Values:

A self-starter exhibiting integrity, respect for colleagues, a strong customer focus, and a passion for our products.

Pay:

$80,000.00

• $95,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person