Production Planner
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Job Location:
Elk River, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 80000
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
At JonnyPops our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments align with our core values and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River MN JonnyPops develops manufactures distributes and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target Costco Publix Kroger Cub along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012 JonnyPops mission is to make A Better Pop for a Better World! JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the companys success. Join our team and help us makeA Better Pop for a Better World!
Job Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within the manufacturing facility. This role involves coordinating with various departments optimizing resource allocation and maintaining inventory levels to meet production goals and customer demands while minimizing downtime and costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Food Safety Responsibilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand sit walk use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; talk and hear and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. Works comfortably in a variable temperature environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee may work on the manufacturing plant floor.
Work Environment:
Expected Pay Range: $70000-$80000
At JonnyPops our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments align with our core values and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River MN JonnyPops develops manufactures distributes and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target Costco Publix Kroger Cub along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012 JonnyPops mission is to make A Better Pop for a Better World! JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the companys success. Join our team and help us makeA Better Pop for a Better World!
Job Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within the manufacturing facility. This role involves coordinating with various departments optimizing resource allocation and maintaining inventory levels to meet production goals and customer demands while minimizing downtime and costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling: Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts inventory levels and resource availability.
- Coordination: Collaborate with production procurement engineering R&D and logistics teams to align schedules with material availability and delivery timelines.
- Resource Optimization: Monitor and adjust schedules to maximize equipment labor and material utilization while minimizing waste.
- Inventory Management: Ensure adequate inventory levels to support production without overstocking coordinating with supply chain teams.
- Material Ordering: Ensure a subset of key materials are ordered to meet production schedule.
- Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts delays or bottlenecks communicating solutions to relevant stakeholders.
- Data Analysis: Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve scheduling efficiency and report on performance metrics.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and scheduling accuracy.
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Liaise with FSQA to align production with food safety standards
- Support traceability and recall processes
- Follow FEFO when managing inventory
- Consult with FSQA promptly when issues arise that might impact product safety or quality
- Adhere to the JP Supplier Approval Program. Relevant training will be provided.
- Follow systemwide GMPs as is expected of all JP personnel
- Proficiency in Scheduling Software: Expertise in ERP systems like SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics or similar tools for creating and managing production schedules.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze production data identify bottlenecks and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with production procurement and logistics teams to align schedules and ensure smooth operations.
- Time Management and Adaptability: Capability to prioritize tasks work under pressure and adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities or unexpected delays.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in developing schedules to ensure resource allocation aligns with production goals and inventory needs.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of production workflows equipment and resource requirements to create feasible schedules.
- Inventory Management Skills: Ability to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking.
- Basic Data Analysis: Familiarity with interpreting KPIs and production metrics to improve scheduling efficiency.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles (preferred): Understanding of lean concepts to minimize waste and enhance productivity.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- 5 years of experience in production planning scheduling or manufacturing operations.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business or a related field is preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand sit walk use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; talk and hear and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. Works comfortably in a variable temperature environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee may work on the manufacturing plant floor.
Work Environment:
- Primarily on-site within a food manufacturing facility.
- May require occasional travel for external training or meetings.
- Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise machinery and temperature variations.
Expected Pay Range: $70000-$80000
JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- DCFSA
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- FTO/PTO
- EAP Programs
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Sick & Safe Leave
- 401k
- Company Sponsored Meal Plan
* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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- Accident Investigation
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About Company
Official site for JonnyPops frozen fruit & cream bars. They are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and peanut-free, gluten-free, and kosher certified.
