AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions
Production Planner
AmeriStaff Employment and Staffing Solutions, Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States, 24151
Job #: 159349 Title: Production Planner Location: Rocky Mount, VA Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 annually, depending on experience Position: PRODUCTION WORKER Description:
AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our client's operations team in the Rocky Mount, VA area.
This role is responsible for managing production scheduling and material availability to ensure customer demand is met. The Production Planner works closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams and ensures the plant has the information and materials needed to produce finished goods.
Benefits of the Production Planner:
Direct Hire Opportunity Day Shift Pay: $65K to $75K, depending on experience Responsibilities of the Production Planner:
Review customer sales orders, upcoming promotions, seasonal fluctuations, and finished goods inventories to plan and schedule production of needed SKUs. Monitor raw material and ingredient inventories to ensure production has the necessary components. Utilize NetSuite ERP to monitor and execute business transactions; serve as a system champion and administrator. Develop and refine demand planning tools and inventory replenishment methodologies to predict raw material demand. Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other items to keep production stocked. Partner with the Warehouse Manager to oversee inventory levels, ensuring accuracy, optimal utilization, and minimized obsolescence. Seek out and negotiate cost savings opportunities across the supply chain. Assist with completing production work orders in the MRP system and serve as back-up for daily production quantities. Follow up on late purchase orders or expedited items and communicate discrepancies to vendors. Participate in inventory cycle counting and semiannual inventory observations. Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism while supporting the company's goals. Report any issues that impact food safety or quality immediately. Requirements for the Production Planner:
High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years' related experience in production, inventory accounting, or planning within high-volume manufacturing. Knowledge of supply chain management and production management. Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to identify trends and make decisions. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Proficiency with computer software (Excel, Word, Access, NetSuite, email, internet applications, etc.). Effective communication skills with production, warehouse, and management teams. Knowledge of safety-related compliance with State, Federal, and Local regulations. Experience with ERP Planning and WMS Systems; NetSuite preferred. Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling intermittently, and using hands and arms. #INDAI2472 Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 09/11/2025
This role is responsible for managing production scheduling and material availability to ensure customer demand is met. The Production Planner works closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams and ensures the plant has the information and materials needed to produce finished goods.
Benefits of the Production Planner:
Direct Hire Opportunity Day Shift Pay: $65K to $75K, depending on experience Responsibilities of the Production Planner:
Review customer sales orders, upcoming promotions, seasonal fluctuations, and finished goods inventories to plan and schedule production of needed SKUs. Monitor raw material and ingredient inventories to ensure production has the necessary components. Utilize NetSuite ERP to monitor and execute business transactions; serve as a system champion and administrator. Develop and refine demand planning tools and inventory replenishment methodologies to predict raw material demand. Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other items to keep production stocked. Partner with the Warehouse Manager to oversee inventory levels, ensuring accuracy, optimal utilization, and minimized obsolescence. Seek out and negotiate cost savings opportunities across the supply chain. Assist with completing production work orders in the MRP system and serve as back-up for daily production quantities. Follow up on late purchase orders or expedited items and communicate discrepancies to vendors. Participate in inventory cycle counting and semiannual inventory observations. Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism while supporting the company's goals. Report any issues that impact food safety or quality immediately. Requirements for the Production Planner:
High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years' related experience in production, inventory accounting, or planning within high-volume manufacturing. Knowledge of supply chain management and production management. Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to identify trends and make decisions. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Proficiency with computer software (Excel, Word, Access, NetSuite, email, internet applications, etc.). Effective communication skills with production, warehouse, and management teams. Knowledge of safety-related compliance with State, Federal, and Local regulations. Experience with ERP Planning and WMS Systems; NetSuite preferred. Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling intermittently, and using hands and arms. #INDAI2472 Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 09/11/2025