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Production Planner
JonnyPopsElk River, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Oct 2025
💰 $80,000/yr($70,000/yr – $80,000/yr)
About the role
Who We Are
At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”
Job Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within the manufacturing facility. This role involves coordinating with various departments, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining inventory levels to meet production goals and customer demands while minimizing downtime and costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Food Safety Responsibilities
At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”
Job Summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within the manufacturing facility. This role involves coordinating with various departments, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining inventory levels to meet production goals and customer demands while minimizing downtime and costs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling: Create and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
- Coordination: Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, R&D, and logistics teams to align schedules with material availability and delivery timelines.
- Resource Optimization: Monitor and adjust schedules to maximize equipment, labor, and material utilization while minimizing waste.
- Inventory Management: Ensure adequate inventory levels to support production without overstocking, coordinating with supply chain teams.
- Material Ordering: Ensure a subset of key materials are ordered to meet production schedule.
- Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or bottlenecks, communicating solutions to relevant stakeholders.
- Data Analysis: Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve scheduling efficiency and report on performance metrics.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and scheduling accuracy.
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Liaise with FSQA to align production with food safety standards
- Support traceability and recall processes
- Follow FEFO when managing inventory
- Consult with FSQA promptly when issues arise, that might impact product safety or quality
- Adhere to the JP Supplier Approval Program. Relevant training will be provided.
- Follow systemwide GMPs as is expected of all JP personnel
- Proficiency in Scheduling Software: Expertise in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar tools for creating and managing production schedules.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to align schedules and ensure smooth operations.
- Time Management and Adaptability: Capability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure
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