Production Planner

Fresh Express; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Georgia is seeking a Production Scheduling Specialist responsible for creating and maintaining the production plan and line capacity analysis, and for developing daily production line schedules and plant capacity utilization.

You will collaborate daily with Materials Manager, Master Planner, Purchasers, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Transportation, and Quality to meet order fill, on‑time shipping, and cost reduction goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a four-year college or university required.
• APICS CPIM or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the production plan/schedule and line capacity analysis.
• Interface daily with multiple departments to ensure goals are achieved.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Analytical abilities

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Team player

MS Excel

MRP

Verbal and written communication

Availability including weekends

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS CPIM or related certification

Tools

AS400

Job description

Position Summary

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the production plan/schedule, line capacity analysis, daily production line schedules, and plant capacities.
• Accountable for maintaining finished goods safety levels in accordance with customer forecast order demand.
• Interfaces daily with Materials Manager, Master Planner, Raw and Dry Materials Purchasers, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Transportation, and Quality Department to ensure that department and company goals, including order fill, on-time shipping departure, manufacturing efficiencies, safety, Dump and Donate, and other cost reduction initiatives are achieved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Scheduling coordination skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with emphasis on production planning and multiple production line scheduling.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities and ability to develop logical solutions to opportunities as they arise.
• Ability to maintain focus and direction in a fast‑paced environment dealing with high raw and finished goods turns.
• Proven team player who utilizes coaching and company values to meet and exceed company expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and MRP skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Available days, nights, and weekends with Saturday being a regular workday.

Other Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a food‑related manufacturing environment with emphasis on production planning and line scheduling preferred.
• Experience in Process Improvement teams as a leader or a member.
• AS400 experience.
• Course work in scheduling, inventory, demand management, and closely related fields.

Experience

2–4 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university required.
• APICS, CPIM, or related certification.
• Job Type: Full‑time.

Physical Requirements

Reading reports and using a computer, hearing well enough to communicate with others and talk on the phone, standing/walking, climbing/stooping/kneeling, lifting/pulling/pushing, fingering/grasping/feeling, writing, typing, filing, turning pages, and using a phone system.

Working Conditions

General business office environment with open work areas.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.