Job description

Senior Manufacturing Production Planner/Scheduler - Food Manufacturer

Come Play a Strategic Role For a Growing Family-Owned Food Manufacturer

Pay Range - $100,000 - $130,000+/year

Catania Oils, Ayer, MA

Our Values

If these values mean something to you, read further…Respect, Collaboration, & Teamwork

Catania Oils is a family owned and operated business that has been around for over 100 years and through four generations. We are a leading packager and processor of edible oils located in Ayer, MA.

As an industry leader with a notable national presence, Catania Oils is proud to be one of the largest manufacturers in Ayer and is the largest manufacturer of plant-based oils in the Northeast. Our expanding sales and facility has created the need for a Manufacturing Production Planner.

We have a perfect position for an energetic manufacturing planning professional who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a family of highly dedicated manufacturing professionals.

The Work…

This new position will report directly to the VP of Operations, and will play a crucial role in the follow vital aspects of our organization’s operations:

This person is responsible for the development of the detailed production schedule for Catania Oils operations, and integration of other supporting operations that impact production operations, equipment or facilities, into the master production schedule.

Our Senior Production Planner will play a strategic role in our production planning function.
They will create and maintain a valid master schedule for the factory by effectively balancing supply and demand and completing in-depth capacity and inventory analysis. The Production Planner prepares, and issues production schedules and material requirements based on data from our integrated computer software programs to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet customer and production requirements.

Recognizes out-of-balance conditions and recommends solutions

· Develops working knowledge of products and processes to ensure optimal master schedule stability, order creation, reschedule and level loading of work

· Collaborates with operations planner for generating ERP process orders

· Tracks and communicates the status of work-in-progress, material availability, pending material expiration dates and schedule changes

· Monitors and verifies inventory balances to execute the detailed schedule

· Creates plant daily schedules and documents process sequences, cycle times and conflicts

· Creates manufacturing schedule communication tools (i.e. communication boards, scheduling web site, etc.)

· Analyzes inventory usage, scrap and yield and coordinates any appropriate action

· Understanding of SIOP, Inventory Management, MRP, MPS, Procurement, Logistics, and Manufacturing

· Participates/leads Dispatch/Production status meetings and schedule recovery planning

What You Should Bring to the Table:

· Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience

· Prior Supply Chain or Production Management experience, food manufacturing environment

· Basic understanding of planning and scheduling systems in a manufacturing environment

· Experience working in a GMP manufacturing facility helpful

· Ability to reconcile inventory discrepancies, establish planning parameters

· Ability to develop and produce monthly metrics for site planning group

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· Knowledge of advanced planning tools a strong plus

· APICS or CPIM Certification or knowledge

· ERP/MRP system experience

· Excellent verbal and communication skills

· Ability to influence up, down and across the organization

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

The Rewards…

We know that our greatest strength is our hardworking team, so we make sure that we reward our employees hard work with a people-positive and family-supportive work environment, and…

· A Generous Salary Based on Experience

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· VSP Vision Plan

· Heath Reimbursement Account

· Company Funded Short-term Disability Insurance

· Long-term Disability Insurance

· Company funded Life & Accidental Death Insurance

· Generous Vacation Policy

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

· Discretionary Profit Sharing

· Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

· Gym Reimbursement Program through CIGNA

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Operations Employee Referral Bonus

· Flexible schedule

· Multiple (COVID-friendly) company social events throughout the year

· Work schedule: Monday – Friday

Great Opportunity for Advancement as the Organization Continues to Grow.

Lastly, Culture Matters.

Our culture can be described as professional and respectful, and with a unique family-like feel. Our team is friendly, down to earth, and authentic.

If interested in joining our team, please send your resume TODAY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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