Production Planner Job at NutraBio Labs, Inc. in Middlesex
NutraBio Labs, Inc., Middlesex, NJ, US, 08846
Production Planner
Position Summary:
The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations
- Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
- Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
- Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules
- Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs
- Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays
- Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems
- Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints
- Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams
- Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferred
Skills:
- Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
- Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)
Success Metric:
- On-time execution of production schedules
- Reduced production delays due to material shortages
- Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production
- Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools