Believer Meats
Believer Meats is a global leader in cultivated meat production, poised to transform the food industry at scale. Harnessing advanced biotechnology, we deliver sustainable, ethical, and high-quality meat products designed to meet the growing global demand for protein without the environmental impact of traditional farming. With the largest production facility of its kind in the world and a clear path to market, we are set to redefine the future of food. We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to join our team in Wilson, North Carolina.
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Planner for Believer Meats will be responsible for managing and optimizing production schedules, coordinating materials and resources, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates with a background in pharma or biotech manufacturing backgrounds and demonstrated experience in production planning would be well suited to this opportunity.
Believer Meats' Planner will work in close collaboration with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to maintain smooth production flow while meeting customer demand. Additionally, they will monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and provide data-driven insights to improve cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will be flexible and proactive, capable of adapting to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of a start-up environment.
Benefits: This is a salaried (exempt) role is eligible for a competitive benefits package including PTO, holidays, health insurance, and a retirement program with a company match.
Schedule: The Production Planner will work on-site in Wilson, NC 5 days per week standard office hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory targets. Coordinate with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and consumables. Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, consumables, work-in-progress, and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstocking. Understand the use of consumables across production processes and ensure accurate forecasting and ordering in alignment with production plans. Collaborate with procurement to ensure consumables and other materials are ordered and delivered on time and meet quality standards. Evaluate production capacity, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to improve throughput and efficiency. Support the implementation of an MRP system by helping define requirements, workflows, and data structures to ensure system effectiveness. Act as a cross-functional partner to operations, procurement, and IT during the MRP rollout, ensuring alignment with production needs and inventory control. Train users and champion best practices to promote adoption and long-term success of the MRP system. Continuously assess MRP performance and recommend enhancements based on business needs and operational feedback. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality standards throughout production planning and execution. Identify and resolve issues affecting quality or supply chain flow in coordination with the quality and operations teams. Analyze production performance and cost data to recommend process improvements that reduce waste and increase efficiency. Prepare and present reports on scheduling adherence, inventory status, and other key production metrics. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have an applicable college degree and 4+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CPG manufacturing industries.
We are seeking a Planner with demonstrated experience establishing policies and procedures. The incumbent Planner will have a combination of skills, education, and experience that demonstrate the ability to fulfill all aspects of this job description including:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or similar. Years of directly applicable experience may substitute for degree. Advanced knowledge of MRP and ERP programs such as SAP, ECC, and APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and expert user of Excel. Thorough understanding of GMPs and working in regulated environments. Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology. Valid driver's license and forklift operator certificate (or ability to obtain). Ability to regularly commute to Wilson, North Carolina and work full-time on-site. Authorized to work in the US (Believer is an E-Verify participant). Ability to pass pre-employment background screening and drug test (as applicable). Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SQF (Safety Quality Food), USDA, and FDA regulatory standards. Knowledge of Kosher standards or similar audit requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
With or without reasonable accommodation
Mobility: Must be able to navigate and maneuver around production and warehouse facilities, including moving between different areas, operating machinery, and accessing various storage locations. This includes the ability to walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders or use forklifts as needed. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle and manipulate small tools, operate computer systems, and manage inventory. Physical Endurance: Requires working in a standard office environment as well as navigating various production and manufacturing areas. Visual and Auditory Acuity: Must have good visual acuity to inspect products, read labels, and identify potential issues with inventory or equipment. Auditory acuity is also important for communication in noisy environments and for hearing alarms or equipment sounds. Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry small inventory items.
EEO STATEMENT
Believer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact HR (careers@believermeats.com).
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Planner for Believer Meats will be responsible for managing and optimizing production schedules, coordinating materials and resources, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates with a background in pharma or biotech manufacturing backgrounds and demonstrated experience in production planning would be well suited to this opportunity.
Believer Meats' Planner will work in close collaboration with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to maintain smooth production flow while meeting customer demand. Additionally, they will monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and provide data-driven insights to improve cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will be flexible and proactive, capable of adapting to the fast-paced and dynamic nature of a start-up environment.
Benefits: This is a salaried (exempt) role is eligible for a competitive benefits package including PTO, holidays, health insurance, and a retirement program with a company match.
Schedule: The Production Planner will work on-site in Wilson, NC 5 days per week standard office hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory targets. Coordinate with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and consumables. Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, consumables, work-in-progress, and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstocking. Understand the use of consumables across production processes and ensure accurate forecasting and ordering in alignment with production plans. Collaborate with procurement to ensure consumables and other materials are ordered and delivered on time and meet quality standards. Evaluate production capacity, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to improve throughput and efficiency. Support the implementation of an MRP system by helping define requirements, workflows, and data structures to ensure system effectiveness. Act as a cross-functional partner to operations, procurement, and IT during the MRP rollout, ensuring alignment with production needs and inventory control. Train users and champion best practices to promote adoption and long-term success of the MRP system. Continuously assess MRP performance and recommend enhancements based on business needs and operational feedback. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality standards throughout production planning and execution. Identify and resolve issues affecting quality or supply chain flow in coordination with the quality and operations teams. Analyze production performance and cost data to recommend process improvements that reduce waste and increase efficiency. Prepare and present reports on scheduling adherence, inventory status, and other key production metrics. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have an applicable college degree and 4+ years of experience in production planning, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CPG manufacturing industries.
We are seeking a Planner with demonstrated experience establishing policies and procedures. The incumbent Planner will have a combination of skills, education, and experience that demonstrate the ability to fulfill all aspects of this job description including:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or similar. Years of directly applicable experience may substitute for degree. Advanced knowledge of MRP and ERP programs such as SAP, ECC, and APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and expert user of Excel. Thorough understanding of GMPs and working in regulated environments. Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology. Valid driver's license and forklift operator certificate (or ability to obtain). Ability to regularly commute to Wilson, North Carolina and work full-time on-site. Authorized to work in the US (Believer is an E-Verify participant). Ability to pass pre-employment background screening and drug test (as applicable). Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SQF (Safety Quality Food), USDA, and FDA regulatory standards. Knowledge of Kosher standards or similar audit requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
With or without reasonable accommodation
Mobility: Must be able to navigate and maneuver around production and warehouse facilities, including moving between different areas, operating machinery, and accessing various storage locations. This includes the ability to walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders or use forklifts as needed. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle and manipulate small tools, operate computer systems, and manage inventory. Physical Endurance: Requires working in a standard office environment as well as navigating various production and manufacturing areas. Visual and Auditory Acuity: Must have good visual acuity to inspect products, read labels, and identify potential issues with inventory or equipment. Auditory acuity is also important for communication in noisy environments and for hearing alarms or equipment sounds. Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry small inventory items.
EEO STATEMENT
Believer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact HR (careers@believermeats.com).