via Mediabistro
$NaNK - NaNK a year
Developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing manufacturing operations.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field, 2-5 years of experience in production scheduling or supply chain, proficiency with planning tools and ERP systems, strong organizational and communication skills.
Production PlannerPosition Summary:The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operationsLead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetingsTranslate demand forecasts into executable production plansCoordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedulesWork closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needsSupport upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delaysAssist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systemsMonitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraintsCommunicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teamsSupport continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processesQualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferredSkills: Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platformsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling toolsStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentBilingual preferred (Spanish & English)Success Metric:On-time execution of production schedulesReduced production delays due to material shortagesImproved alignment between demand, inventory, and productionSuccessful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools
This job posting was last updated on 1/8/2026