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Job Description
The Production Planner is responsible for planning and forecasting production activities in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves coordinating order details between customer service, production, and shipping teams, and ensuring compliance with food safety and plant regulations.
ResponsibilitiesPlan and forecast production activities.Coordinate order details between customer service, production, and shipping teams.Follow food and employee safety rules in daily work.Schedule finished and semi-finished products.Release raw materials and packaging from approved suppliers.Ensure compliance with food safety and plant regulations.Organize short-term needs for Liquid, Packaging, and Molding lines.Manage rework projects and adjust schedules based on tank positions, chocolate reception, and customer demand.Control consumption area inventory and maintain safety stocks.Release and follow up on raw materials and packaging orders.Input and track non-conforming products in SAP.Manage and use MRP systems to streamline planning and procurement.Liaise with customer service, traffic, quality, and production to address changes.Communicate supplier issues and coordinate product returns with purchasing.Operate within regulatory requirements and report anomalies.Promote a safety-conscious environment for all team members.Essential Skills2+ years of production manufacturing experience in a food environment.Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.Experience in planning scheduling, inventory management, MRP, and material planning.Additional Skills & QualificationsReport unsafe acts and conditions.Participate in mandatory training sessions.Commit to fulfilling the expectations of quality and service of clients, as well as current regulatory compliance applicable to the food industry.Report any potential or real danger to superiors and the Quality department.Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the area, tools, and equipment.Firmly follow GMP’s.Why Work Here?
Join one of the biggest chocolate manufacturing companies in the world, known for its core values and positive team environment. Experience a culture that promotes growth through endorsements, offering opportunities to advance. Benefit from paid time off, birthday celebrations, a paid 401K, and comprehensive benefits.
Work Environment
Work within a large, fast-paced food manufacturing facility with where the environment is warm to hot, and adherence to GMP's is mandatory. Employees must be comfortable with strong smells, heat, and working on the floor and around the warehouse, in addition to computer work. Strict guidelines prohibit jewelry, glass, and nuts on site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of American Canyon, California.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.50 - $39.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in American Canyon,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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