Production Planning Lead

American Fruits and Flavors, LLC; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in California seeks a Production Planner Lead to oversee daily production schedules and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in production planning and a preference for leadership roles. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to adapt to changes in production are essential. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $27-$30, reflecting experience and impact on the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience as a Supervisor or Lead preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve targets.
• Support forecasting and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?
Imagine working in a cutting-edge, brand-new facility where engineering, automation, and modern technology seamlessly come together. At AFF, you won’t just witness innovation—you’ll be part of it. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies of the last decade, and we’re just getting started. Our commitment to excellence, strong family-oriented culture, and passion for hiring top talent make AFF a standout place to build your future.

General Description of Duties

Drive efficiency, lead planning, and shape success as our Production Planner Lead.

The Production Planner Lead is responsible for guiding the planning team to meet production goals while upholding company values. This role requires demonstrated success in production planning, along with a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, product formulas, and inventory flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to foster collaboration across departments to drive operational efficiency. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with customers, co-workers, and supervisors, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee daily production schedules are completed.
• Manage and ensure completion of daily production schedules.
• Proactively troubleshoot and adjust production plans in response to changing conditions.
• Adapt to equipment malfunctions, material delays, and production rework requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve daily production targets.
• Assist in onboarding and training new members of the Production Planning team.
• Provide coverage for all planning roles as needed.
• Coordinate daily material pulls for production rooms.
• Support forecasting and inventory management of raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Assist with purchase order (PO) and transfer order (TO) postings; verify inventory transactions.
• Perform minor inventory adjustments, as necessary.
• Process and close daily production batches.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities and physical inventory counts.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation.It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job, nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for function described.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning.
• Minimum 1year of Leadership background as a Supervisor or Lead strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Skilled in identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing them successfully.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Must report to any company facility according to company need, sometimes with same-day notice.

Location

DEPARTMENT

Production

JOB TYPE

Production

SALARY RANGE

$27-30 per hour

Salary Range $27-30 per hour Compensation Range: Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, and location.