Production Planner - Food Manufacturing (6-Month Contract)

About the Role

Join a dynamic food manufacturing environment where your expertise will have an immediate and significant impact. As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role in synchronizing our manufacturing capabilities with market demand to ensure seamless operational excellence.

Main Missions

• Develop and manage daily production schedules across multiple lines to ensure 100% on-time delivery to customers.
• Optimize inventory levels, product shelf life, and demand forecasting to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Act as the central communication hub between Production, Sales, Warehouse, and Engineering teams.
• Rapidly adjust production plans in response to real-time changes or supply chain fluctuations.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing changeover times and optimizing production flow.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in industrial production planning, preferably within the food manufacturing sector.
• Ability to hit the ground running and integrate quickly into a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex SKU portfolios.
• Resilience and agility to handle sudden shifts in production priorities.

Required Skills

• Production Scheduling & Planning
• Inventory Management & Waste Reduction
• Supply Chain Coordination
• ERP/MRP Proficiency
• Analytical Problem Solving