Strategic Master Production Planner

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain daily and weekly master production schedules, aligning demand forecasts with capacity and materials. You will collaborate with production, supply chain, and procurement to secure resources and update stakeholders.

The role emphasizes optimizing scheduling processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring ERP/MRP data accuracy while supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily finite and weekly master production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials and labor by leading weekly scheduling meetings and bi-weekly MPS reviews.
• Support the SIOP process through the execution of the master production schedule, and escalating large demand changes.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, equipment issues, or changes in demand.
• Manage subcomponent inventory.
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant stakeholders, including internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in scheduling practices.
• Ensure demand and the plan of work are accurately represented in the ERP/MRP systems to manage scheduling and reporting, and to reflect accurate material needs.
• Prepare reports on production efficiency, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize production planning processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability, leveraging technology and best practices to drive improvements in optimization and supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Lean Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Roskam Foods, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain daily and weekly master production schedules, aligning demand forecasts with capacity and materials. You will collaborate with production, supply chain, and procurement to secure resources and update stakeholders.

The role emphasizes optimizing scheduling processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring ERP/MRP data accuracy while supporting continuous improvement