Manager, Production Planning

Dairy Farmers of America; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Manager, Production Planning at our retort plant to drive planning, procurement, inventory and logistics strategies that keep our operation efficient and our customers supplied.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, procurement, transportation, vendors and customers, balancing demand with production capacity while ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or related curriculum preferred.
• 5–8 years of production planning or related experience with leadership attributes; 1+ year of manager experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping/receiving activities to meet customer requirements while controlling cost and upholding safety and quality standards.
• Supervise and develop assigned employees; coordinate with HR and plant management on issues.
• Oversee procurement, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing and receiving.
• Coordinate procurement of raw ingredients and packaging materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies; interpret as needed.
• Oversee inventory levels to protect operational and financial goals.
• Lead kaizen events, corrective actions and audits.
• Develop and maintain programs, spreadsheets and records for up-to-date information.

Skills

Leadership

Planning methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree in business

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Manager, Production Planning for our Mechanicsburg, PA retort plant, where we produce dairy-based coffee beverages. In this pivotal role, you will drive the planning, procurement, inventory, and logistics strategies that keep our operation running efficiently and our customers supplied. Serving as a key connector across manufacturing, procurement, transportation, vendors, and customers, you will balance demand with production capabilities while ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time to support operational excellence and business growth.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage daily shipping/receiving activities to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards.
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee related issues.
• Manage activities related to strategic purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, and receiving.
• Manage procurement and coordination of all raw ingredients and packaging material.
• Ensure that all regulations and company policies are understood and followed by supervisors and production employees; advise them of correct interpretation when necessary.
• Oversee and manage inventory levels to safeguard operational and financial goals.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events, corrective actions, and audits.
• Develop, maintain, and manage programs, spreadsheets and other record keeping methods to ensure accurate information is readily available and current.

• Undergraduate degree in business or related curriculum preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of production planning, or related experience with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and importance to process; strong understanding of facility utility infrastructure and its impact to production throughput.
• Knowledge and understanding of planning and production methodologies.
• Skilled in leadership and coaching; knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Computer proficiency with MS Excel, Outlook, PP with the ability to learn new systems efficiently.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

$85,000 - $95,000/year