Production Planner

Peet’s Coffee; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Planner to enhance operational efficiency and ensure product quality. In this role, you will develop and manage production schedules, collaborate with teams to address challenges, and utilize advanced planning tools. If you are passionate about process improvements and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive workplace culture. Join a team that values curiosity, accountability, and mastery in the pursuit of better coffee for everyone.

Benefits

401(k) plan with generous matching

Full medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Free coffee and employee discount

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily production schedules to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics and analyze deviations to ensure operations.

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

College Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft D365

Power BI

Logility

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

· Develop and maintain a daily production schedule that meets customer demand while optimizing efficiency, freshness, and product quality. Continuously refine production and material schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and available equipment, labor, and materials.

· Communicate schedule changes, special production runs, and maintenance activities to work teams and operations. Collaborate daily with shop floor management to address production issues and relay information from Manufacturing and Customer Service.

· Monitor and track production metrics, including daily actual vs. planned performance. Analyze deviations, identify root causes, and implement recovery plans to ensure consistent inventory levels and uninterrupted operations.

· Maintain and analyze capacity planning reports, identifying trends and scenarios to support strategic planning decisions.

· Use data-driven insights to support raw material supply planning and meet finished goods demand. Ensure schedule-related data from suppliers, production, and maintenance is captured and fed back into planning systems.

· Drive process improvements in planning efficiency, resource utilization, and production throughput by evaluating and recommending enhancements.

· Manage inventory strategy, factoring in item criticality, forecast accuracy, service levels, lead times, Min/Max levels, and EOQs. Ensure timely and accurate ordering of materials, including expediting or delaying orders as needed.

· Collaborate closely with procurement to confirm material availability and support production requirements.

· Manage the planning relationship with Caribou Coffee, including forecast updates, order fulfillment, and limited-time offer (LTO) coordination.

· Utilize planning and reporting tools such as Microsoft D365, Power BI, and Logility to create and manage production schedules.

· Coordinate production planning efforts for the Minnesota roasting plant in partnership with the central demand planning team.

· Present production schedules and forecasts to plant leadership to align operations with business objectives.

· Perform additional duties as assigned, at varying levels of complexity, as needed.

Qualifications:

· 2–5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling.

· At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

· College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

· Experience with capacity planning and trend-based forecasting.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experienced with ERP and planning systems such as Microsoft D365, Power BI, and Logility.

· Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory planning tools strongly preferred.

· Experience with inventory management or supply chain coordination.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective collaborator and team player.

· Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

· Self-directed and analytical, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

· Ability to interpret operational data and take action based on performance metrics.

· Shares Peet’s core values: Accountability, Curiosity, Mastery, and Inclusivity.

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the

following benefits:

401(k) plan, with generous matching
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation
Free coffee and an employee discount
Opportunities for growth and advancement

The target hourly range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

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Who We Are

Our purpose is the pursuit of better. Better coffee, for people and the planet. Our goal is to become the chosen brand by coffee lovers, globally. It’s a hefty one, we know. It means having an unapologetic focus on high-quality coffee. It means earning our premium. And it means finding our voice with coffee lovers. Every day, our teams strive to deliver on our company's purpose better than they did the day before. Our values – Curiosity, Accountability, Mastery and Inclusion– guide us on this journey.

We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

Our Commitment to the Community

Beyond Coffee, Peetniks are passionate supporters of our community and serving our local communities doesn’t stop at the counter. Peet's employees take pride in supporting the neighborhoods where they live and work, through holiday donation programs and supporting non-profits at home and globally. We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better.

Opportunity is Brewing

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft a path that matters with us!