Production Planner

Production PlannerJoining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow togetherAs the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.WHY CHOOSE NORTERACompetitive hourly wage;Annual bonus program (if applicable);Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;Referral program;Environment that fosters learning and professional development;Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing companyFull responsibility for daily production schedules based on line capacities, efficiencies, and stock availability Actively resolves line conflicts and makes decisions to produce the products that are in the best financial interests of Nortera. Communicates essential information from/to many functional areas including Planning, Replenishment, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Operations YOUR DAILY ROLEDevelops and optimizes daily production schedules by aligning line capacities, operational efficiencies, and inventory availability to maximize throughput and service levels.Makes value judgements between scheduling optimal runsvs suboptimal runs that cover immediate customer orders.Strategically manages finished goods inventory tomaintain target Days of Supply, proactively adjusting production plans tobalance demand and operational constraints.Analyzes and ensures component inventory readiness,mitigating risks related to material availability and production continuity.Collaborate on and refine facility-specific Bills ofMaterials (BOMs), ensuring alignment with plant-specific coding instructionsand production requirements.Acts as the point of contact for Sales and CustomerService for inquiries on production and shipment dates Anticipates and escalates potential material andsupply constraints, driving cross-functional solutions to mitigate impact onproduction and customer commitments. YOUR PROFILECollege Degree or Equivalent1-2 years preferred in supply chain, food industry manufacturingMicrosoft Excel skill is a must. Google platform.Communication, collaboration, decision making,analytical abilityBilingualism We need people like you Come and grow with Nortera Although all job requests are taken into account, only the candidates selected will be contacted. The male credits could be used without discrimination and only in order to lighten the text. We guarantee equal access to employment and encourage the most diverse applications in order to be able to endow us with a varied and representative workforce of the communities in which we are established.

Location: Bedford, CA

Posted Date: 5/1/2025