Production Planning Coordinator

Company: Jobot
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Production Planning Coordinator opportunity available with well-established food manufacturing company based in Vernon, CA. - email your resume to https://apply.jobot.com/jobs/production-planning-coordinator/1300591567/?utm_source=CareerBuilder /> This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcus Curiel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us: We are currently one of the most successful seafood companies in southern California providing over 5,000 fresh and frozen seafood products. We manage fishing vessels, harvest sites and processing plants throughout the world. We are growing and looking for a Production Planning Coordinator to join our team! Why join us? Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Paid vacation leave 401k with employer match Job Details Key Responsibilities: Build and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, sales trends, and inventory needs. Work closely with procurement to confirm the timely arrival of raw materials, packaging, and related supplies. Monitor ongoing production activity, adapting schedules to maintain flow and avoid bottlenecks or downtime. Coordinate and oversee the activities of any external planning resources to ensure accuracy and alignment. Partner with QA and production teams to uphold product standards and maintain consistent quality output. Manage inventory targets by tracking stock levels and coordinating restocking efforts as needed. Serve as a central point of communication for production planning updates across departments such as warehouse, shipping, and customer service. Produce routine reporting and performance dashboards to highlight efficiency, fill rates, and improvement areas. Proactively identify and resolve issues such as labor shortages, supply delays, or equipment disruptions. Assist in refining operational processes to improve scheduling accuracy, reduce waste, and drive performance. Ensure adherence to regulatory and food safety standards throughout production planning operations. Qualifications: High school diploma required; a degree in supply chain, operations, or business is preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing, food processing, or distribution setting (seafood experience is a plus). Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP or planning software systems. Strong communicator who can collaborate across teams and respond to shifting priorities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and temperature-controlled production environment. Familiarity with seafood industry standards or perishable food operations is advantageous. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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