Position Overview
The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations while meeting customer demand, quality standards, and food safety requirements. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement to balance capacity, materials, labor, and inventory in a fast-paced food and beverage environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and customer requirements
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Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and inventory teams to ensure raw material and packaging availability
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Balance production capacity, labor, and equipment constraints while minimizing downtime and changeovers
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Monitor production performance and adjust schedules in real time to address disruptions or demand changes
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Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP)
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Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems
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Analyze KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, service levels, and waste
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Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and service reliability
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Participate in S&OP and demand planning meetings as needed
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
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2–5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in a food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environment
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory management
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Experience working with ERP/MRP systems , Ideally D365
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Working knowledge of food safety and quality standards
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Compensation- Up to $90k base with Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Julie Hess
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.