Bakery Manufacturing Production Planner

JSB Industries Inc; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Professional development

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

JSB Industries Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Production Planner to coordinate production schedules, balance demand with resources, and partner with Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse to ensure on-time, in-full delivery of bakery products.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, ERP/MRP system upkeep, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced bakery manufacturing environment to support nationwide customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in food or bakery manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet demand.
• Coordinate activities across baking, packaging, freezing, warehousing, and distribution.
• Balance demand with capacity and labor; manage inventory levels.
• Monitor ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventories.
• Prioritize orders with Sales and Customer Service for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse on material needs.
• Develop scheduling solutions to handle downtime and shortages.
• Maintain accurate production plans and ERP/MRP data.
• Track schedule adherence and service metrics; seek improvements.
• Suggest process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Production planning

Production scheduling

Supply chain

ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Job description

Description

Manufacturing Production Planner

Bakery Manufacturing | Full-Time

Join Our Growing Team!

We are a growing bakery manufacturer supplying high-quality products to retail, foodservice, club, and convenience store customers nationwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Manufacturing Production Planner to help drive production efficiency, optimize inventory, and ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.

In this role, you will play a critical part in coordinating production schedules across our manufacturing operations, balancing customer demand with available resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep our business running efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and understands the importance of balancing service, cost, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate production activities across baking, packaging, freezing, warehousing, and distribution to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Capacity Planning: Balance customer requirements, production capacity, labor availability, and inventory levels to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
• Inventory Management: Monitor ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventory to ensure material availability while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Demand & Order Management: Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to prioritize customer orders, manage changing requirements, and support on-time, in-full delivery performance.
• Material Coordination: Partner with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to anticipate material needs, address shortages, and prevent production delays.
• Schedule Optimization: Respond quickly to equipment downtime, labor constraints, material shortages, and other operational challenges by developing effective scheduling solutions.
• ERP & Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate production plans, inventory information, and planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system.
• Performance Analysis: Track production schedule adherence, inventory levels, service performance, and other key metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, improve inventory management, and strengthen overall operational performance.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable Customer Service: Customer orders are shipped on time and in full.
• Efficient Production: Production schedules are achievable, production lines are well utilized, and labor resources are aligned with demand.
• Material Availability: Ingredient and packaging shortages are minimized through proactive planning and coordination.
• Inventory Optimization: Inventory levels are balanced to support customer demand while reducing excess stock, waste, and obsolescence.
• Operational Excellence: Scheduling disruptions are addressed quickly, and opportunities for improved productivity are identified and implemented.
• Strong Collaboration: Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Production teams work together toward shared business goals.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on production efficiency, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.
• A key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful bakery manufacturing business.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a proactive planner who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, coordinating across teams, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help us deliver quality bakery products to customers across the country efficiently, reliably, and on time.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in food or bakery manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and manage planning information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate production and inventory records.