Production Planner (MRP/Manufacturing) at NIECO, LLC

Windsor, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production planning, MRP systems, Manufacturing workflows, Scheduling, Data analysis, Workflow optimization, Problem-solving, Communication, Syteline, Microsoft Office, Inventory management, Continuous improvement, Cross-functional collaboration, Operations management

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Nieco, a division of Middleby Corporation, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automatic broilers. Since 1969, we have delivered over 60,000 broilers worldwide, supporting leading quick-service restaurant brands, sports arenas, amusement parks, and independent operators. As a premier manufacturer in the commercial foodservice equipment industry, we are committed to quality, innovation, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The Production Planner plays a critical role in coordinating, planning, and optimizing manufacturing workflows. This position is responsible for developing production schedules, managing job releases, and tracking progress to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations. This role works cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to balance priorities, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced production environment. Requirements Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with operational goals and delivery timelines. Partner with manufacturing teams to actively manage and adjust production schedules as needed. Monitor delivery issues and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions. Analyze workflow data to identify bottlenecks and improve planning accuracy. Maintain accurate data within Nieco’s MRP system. Evaluate availability of finished goods and components to support production needs. Investigate order and delivery discrepancies; resolve MRP-related issues and implement preventive actions. Stay informed of current production workload, priorities, and manufacturing processes. Prepare job packets, including work instructions, drawings, and checklists. Track, collect, and close production jobs on a daily basis. Maintain documentation, including scanning and organizing completed test reports. Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or a related technical field, OR 5+ years of relevant production planning/scheduling experience. Experience working in a manufacturing environment with production scheduling responsibilities. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with the ability to balance both high-level planning and hands-on execution. Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. Proactive and self-motivated with a positive, solutions-driven mindset. Ability to influence and support teams in meeting production goals. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Syteline or other MRP/ERP systems preferred. Nieco is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient manufacturing operations. They collaborate cross-functionally to resolve workflow bottlenecks, manage job releases, and maintain accurate data within the MRP system.