Master Planner

Job Details

A bit about us:

Founded over a decade ago and based in Salt Lake City, UT, we are a fast-growing manufacturing organization focused on delivering high-quality, regulated products with a strong emphasis on compliance, efficiency, and innovation. Our team is committed to building a positive workplace culture while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment: Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Career Growth: Exposure to full HR lifecycle and strategic initiatives
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Cook incoming customer purchase orders and communicate delivery commitments.
• Establish and communicate production due dates within 24 hours of receiving orders.
• Monitor and manage customer delivery KPIs, including on-time delivery performance exceeding 99%.
• Create and release work orders through the company's ERP/MRP system.
• Update production schedules daily based on demand and operational requirements.
• Track production progress through all stage gates and identify schedule risks.
• Cook with Supply Chain, Production, Customer Account Managers, and Operations teams.
• Resolve production bottlenecks and escalate issues impacting customer commitments.
• Manage forecasting models and perform demand analysis.
• Develop and maintain rolling 3-month production plans.
• Cook expedited and rush orders while balancing operational capacity.
• Communicate schedule changes and production priorities across departments.
• Monitor production timelines from order receipt through final shipment.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain Planning, or Demand Planning experience.
• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP is required.
• Strong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, work orders, inventory, and customer demand.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience supporting a high-demand, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, changing customer demands, and production constraints.
• Experience developing and maintaining Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Strong forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, and Sales teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work directly with leadership and customers.
• Health & Wellness, Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, Pharmaceutical, or Food Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Work Environment

An office-based position supporting a high-demand manufacturing operation.

• Frequent interaction with Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Occasional access to and visibility within the production facility.
• Fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service, production execution, and on-time delivery.