Position 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 operations

·      Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings

·      Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans

·      Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules

·      Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs

·      Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays

·      Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems

·      Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints

·      Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams

·      Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes

Qualifications

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 preferred

Skills:

·      Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles

Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools

·      Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

·      Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

·      Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)

Success Metrics

·      On-time execution of production schedules

·       Reduced production delays due to material shortages

·      Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production

·      Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools

Email Resume : HR@nutrabio.com