Production Planning Specialist

Company Description Cornaby’s Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer in Utah, built on generations of farming, cooking, and food preservation. The company produces trusted kitchen staples, mixes, thickeners, preserves, syrups, sauces, condiments, and specialty food products that help households cook from scratch, preserve food, and manage special dietary needs. With offerings such as EZ Gel, Thick Gel, Jam in a Jiffy, candied jalapeños, fruit syrups, and spicy fruit sauces, Cornaby’s focuses on making homemade food easier, more reliable, and more delicious. NutresaLife is a sister company that specializes in hunger management and low carb products. Cornaby’s also partners with food brands through co-packing, product development, and specialty food manufacturing, supporting the development and scaling of sauces, jams, mixes, dry blends, and more. Their production plant in Payson, UT is equipped for wet and dry packing, and nut butter production, all centered on the mission to make good food easier to create, preserve, and share. Role Description The Production Planning Specialist is a full-time hybrid role based in Payson, UT, with some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure on-time manufacturing of both Cornaby’s products and co-packed items. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with operations, procurement, and quality teams to align material availability, labor, and equipment capacity; monitoring inventory levels; and adjusting plans to meet changing demand or operational constraints. The specialist will analyze production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support accurate forecasting, while documenting planning procedures and communicating schedule updates to stakeholders. The specialist will support the warehouse, as necessary, to ensure that shipments are shipped on time. This role also supports continuous improvement initiatives, helps resolve scheduling conflicts, and contributes to meeting customer service, safety, and quality targets. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Production Planning and Production Schedules skills to build, manage, and adjust daily and weekly plans. Candidates should possess solid Planning and Analytical Skills to forecast demand, optimize capacity, and solve operational problems. Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly convey schedule changes. Familiarity with manufacturing or food production environments, including basic understanding of inventory, quality, and safety practices. Experience with ERP/MRP systems or production planning software, and proficiency in spreadsheet tools (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets). Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting. Associate or bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in co-packing, food manufacturing, or specialty food production is beneficial. Proficiency in speaking Spanish is a plus.

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