Senior Production Planner for Food Manufacturing (Los Angeles)

Company Description

Eating healthy should never be complicated. That’s why our team is dedicated to making delicious, plant-based super snacks from the cleanest, simplest ingredients available. That’s it. takes the hassle out of fruit and vegetable consumption, making it easier than ever to consume the nutrients that our bodies need in the most convenient ways possible.

That’s it. has transformed the natural foods category with its portfolio of super snacks, which today includes: Fruit Bars, Mini Fruit Bars, Probiotic Bars, Truffles, and Crunchables. The entire range of simple and nutritious items are made from five ingredients or less, while the brand’s flagship fruit bars – the #1 selling fruit bar in America – contain only two ingredients: fruit + fruit. That’s it.

All items contain no added purees, juices or concentrates, are all natural, non-GMO, preservative-free and completely free of the top 12 allergens. We make snacks without secrets. That’s it.

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Logistics Manager to join our team. As a Senior Logistics Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our Logistics operations and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of products to our customers. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production schedules while maintaining a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have daily/weekly meetings with the manufacturing facilities to ensure that they meet the production targets.
• Create and implement production schedules based on a validated replenishment program, efficiencies and overall cost management.
• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, quality control, and inventory control at the manufacturing level, to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth production flow.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with That’s It Nutrition’s goal to minimize excess spend.
• Understand the type of machinery used at all of our manufacturing facilities to include max outputs.
• Work with the internal and external quality teams to ensure they are manufacturing to specification.
• Track production metrics to identify issues and develop process improvements, ensuring that production goals are met.
• Ensure all new items are being launched in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Production Schedules and Production Planning
• Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate and optimize production processes
• Experience with Planning and workflow prioritization at an advanced level
• Excellent Communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in using production and inventory management software
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Familiarity with the food manufacturing industry and adherence to quality and safety standards is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field is preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience

Pay Range - $80K - $100K (DOE)