Purchasing/Production Planner

Job DescriptionJob Description

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Purchasing/Production Planner for one of our esteemed clients in Pittsburg, CA. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and facilitating efficient information flow throughout the production process. This involves coordination with various departments such as customer service, production, quality assurance, maintenance, material and resource planning, and the seamless handover of finished products to logistics. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the food industry is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage information flow throughout the production process.
• Collaborate with various departments for effective planning, including customer service, production, quality assurance, maintenance, and logistics.
• Ensure timely delivery of finished products, driving on-time delivery metrics.
• Optimize labor and plant resources to reduce production costs.
• Ensure materials are available to minimize unplanned downtime and changeovers.
• Maintain accurate data for effective product recall and audit requirements.
• Provide and maintain systems for efficient batch and work-in-process (WIP) management.
• Purchase ingredients and packaging for production requirements.
• Manage inventory of finished products and raw materials.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in the food industry.
• Previous experience as a production planner.
• SysPro experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime required, including weekends during peak seasons.
• Flexible schedule may be necessary.

Work Environment:

• Cold, refrigerated setting.
• Work surfaces primarily concrete, with anti-fatigue mats where feasible.

Application:

• Submit your resume to jobs.concordca@expresspros.com.
• Contact: 925-676-6600.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionWe are a Full-service Staffing Company that offers a magnitude of employment opportunities available. Full time, Part time and Direct Hire. Whatever your needs, we can help you find a job and/or a career.Company DescriptionWe are a Full-service Staffing Company that offers a magnitude of employment opportunities available. Full time, Part time and Direct Hire. Whatever your needs, we can help you find a job and/or a career.]]>