Production Planner (Fresh Produce Industry)

Esteban Piedrahita Headhunter; Medellín; On-site; COP 85,595,950 - 106,994,937; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Planner to work in Medellín, Colombia. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in production planning in the food processing industry, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include building production plans, ensuring continuous production, and improving operational efficiency. The role offers a monthly salary of USD $2,000 – $2,500 and requires immediate relocation to Medellín.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, control, and execute the weekly and daily production plan.
• Ensure production runs continuously without interruptions.
• Track results and identify waste quickly.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Intermediate to advanced English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Production Planner – Medellín, Colombia (Fresh Produce Industry)

Salary: USD $2,000 – $2,500 monthly
Location: Medellín (must live here or relocate immediately)
Type: Full-time. Coordination with U.S. team. Occasional travel to New York.

About the Role

If you don’t have hands‑on experience planning and controlling production in a food or fresh produce environment, this role is not for you.

We are looking for a Production Planner who can own the schedule, align production with demand, and keep operations running with zero excuses. You will plan, track, and adjust daily to make sure the plant hits every target efficiently, accurately, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, control, and execute the weekly and daily production plan.
• Ensure production runs continuously without interruptions by anticipating materials, labor, and capacity needs.
• Coordinate closely with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Finance to guarantee supply readiness.
• Track results, identify waste, and take corrective action quickly.
• Analyze production data (output, downtime, yield) and report KPIs weekly.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and process optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within food processing, produce, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas). Power BI is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Intermediate to advanced English.
• Must be based in Medellín or ready to relocate immediately.
• Strong analytical, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven mindset.

KPIs

• Production plan adherence 80% or higher.
• Waste percentage reduction.
• Cycle time vs. plan.
• Labor and equipment efficiency (OEE).

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