Production Planning Analyst - Pasta & Food Manufacturing

Richardson International Limited; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Richardson International Limited operates a Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, producing Dakota Growers pasta. The Production Analyst role focuses on planning, scheduling, and data management within the ERP environment.

The position supports safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while collaborating with plant leadership. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, 0–2 years in related roles, and be willing to work weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, planning, or data-related roles preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exposure to ERP systems (JD Edwards/IFS preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, or monitor production and work order schedules in the ERP system.
• Enter purchase orders for packaging materials, ingredients, and supplies.
• Support accurate and timely work order completion and closure in the ERP system.
• Basic reports related to inventory, work orders, and production performance.
• Investigate work order variances and identifying data or process discrepancies.
• Help maintain accurate bills of materials and material assignments to work orders.
• Support production, materials, and leadership teams regarding plant priorities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.
• Crosstrain in basic materials and planning tasks to provide coverage and operational support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic MS Office

JD Edwards/IFS ERP

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem solving

Organizational/multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork/independent work

Lift up to 50 pounds

Sit/stand/walk/bend

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Richardson International Limited operates a Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, producing Dakota Growers pasta. The Production Analyst role focuses on planning, scheduling, and data management within the ERP environment.

The position supports safety, quality, and productivity initiatives while collaborating with plant leadership. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, 0–2 years in related roles, and be willing to work weekends and overtime.