Job Description

We are seeking a new Production Planner for an established nutraceutical manufacturer. The Production Planner is responsible for organizing and managing the manufacturing schedule across production and packaging operations.


***This is an on site role near Fort Lauderdale, FL


Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules for manufacturing and packaging lines.
  • Arrange production runs in a way that minimizes changeovers between molds, flavors, packaging formats, and bottle types.
  • Identify opportunities to schedule similar products consecutively in order to improve line efficiency and limit downtime.
  • Work with the Procurement team to confirm that raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies are available prior to scheduled production.
  • Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to prioritize manufacturing based on order deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Provide schedule updates and communicate production adjustments to Operations and Production teams.
  • Monitor inventory levels for ingredients, molds, packaging materials, and finished products to support accurate production planning.
  • Identify and communicate potential material shortages or supply delays that could disrupt the production schedule.
  • Review production metrics to identify opportunities for improving line utilization, throughput, and overall efficiency.
  • Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to production flow, scheduling, and capacity planning.
  • Maintain production schedules within company systems such as ERP platforms, ezGMP, or other scheduling tools.
  • Ensure production data, tracking, and documentation are accurate and up to date.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain coordination.
  • Prior experience within food, dietary supplement, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and manage shifting priorities.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems or inventory management software.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing changeover reduction strategies.
  • Understanding of batch manufacturing environments.
  • Experience using production scheduling or supply chain planning software.


Compensation: $80,000-100,000 plus benefits,


If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you in making your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.


Kalon Search is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

www.KalonSearch.com


Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: https://kalonsearch.com/ Job Function: Project Management
Company Industry/
Sector:
Wellness and Fitness Services

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