Farmer’s Fridge is on a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 400+ software-enabled vending machines that we refer to as smart Fridges, and a new direct-to-consumer business. We are striving to change the food system from the ground up – one Fridge or delivery at a time. 

We are a team that cares -– about the business, the impact our product makes, and each other. We are data-driven, innovative, and quick to move on a good idea. We are looking for people who want to collaborate in an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture and have a passion to succeed.

About this Job:

As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role in effectively planning, scheduling, and managing the movement of raw materials used in our production processes to meet customer demand. This position is a heavily cross-functional role where you will work with teams across the company to finalize production totals from our various sales channels, generate reports that will drive production activities throughout our manufacturing operation, and serve as a champion of continuous improvement through operational process analysis and waste reduction initiatives.

As A Production Planner, You Will:

• Work closely with the Demand Planning team to verify all orders have been entered into our internal order management system, and work with these teams to ensure production totals are balanced throughout the week.
• Use our internal production planning tool to create daily production plan reports required by all floor teams (processing, assembly, inventory, warehouse, and pick pack) to execute their daily responsibilities.
• Manage the production planning tool to ensure all recipes are up to date with current yields, portioning, and recipe adjustments, and verify that all logic is flowing across various critical documents to keep our operations up and running.
• Serve as a critical contributor to our cost reduction efforts by surfacing high waste processes, understanding root causes, and proposing process improvements to the production management team using lean manufacturing principles.
• Establish a close working relationship with the Production Manager and Procurement teams to ensure all planned production is fulfilled from a material and labor standpoint.
• Work with our Menu Innovation team to input new menu items into the production planner and design the process flows of any new ingredients and subrecipes through our processing and assembly rooms.
• Create weekly reports (planned vs. actual material usage, standard cost tracker) that will be used in company wide presentations and will help drive improvements across manufacturing operations.

What Your Background May Look Like:

• A BA/BS is required, with a preference for a STEM or manufacturing degree.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ in a production planning, data analyst, or equivalent role is required and knowledge of a fresh food environment is preferred.
• Must have strong proficiency of advanced Excel, with the ability to design pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, grouped documents, charts, etc.
• Deep understanding of Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Must have good foundational understanding of business operations, preferably with experience partnering with demand planning, production, warehouse, procurement and inventory management to execute on effective plan design, adherence and iteration.
• Must be able to demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to drive efficiency and identify and eliminate redundancy and recurring errors.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, are critical for this role.
• Must have effective attention-to-detail and a keen eye for accuracy.

Who You Are:

• Detail Oriented! You leave no stone unturned. You make sure all Excel formulas, KPIs, and reports are 100% accurate. A relentless attention to detail and accuracy is a must have for this role!
• A Problem Solver. You enjoy tackling obstacles. You have the ability to understand issues from multiple angles and uncover the best path forward
• A Communicator. You can convey ideas clearly and effectively; however, your secret power is listening and understanding
• Improvement Oriented. You have the proven ability to learn new skills quickly and an eye for optimization
• Self-Driven. You are a highly motivated self-starter who can think independently yet work as a team player in a cross-functional and highly collaborative environment.
• Egoless. You know that the best way to innovate is through teamwork. You are humble and eager to solve problems by learning from and collaborating with others.
• Fearless of Pressure. You work well under pressure and are focused on delivering timely results and hitting tight deadlines.
• Flexible and Available. You’re willing to work odd hours when needed. We are a 24-7 operation and developing/managing aspects of our system may sometimes mean working outside the typical 9-5.

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:

Happier Weekdays - Walking into the facility should fill you with joy, not dread. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity and inquiry; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.  

During your break - Never run on empty by enjoying daily Farmer’s Fridge meals, challenging a coworker to a game of ping pong, de-stressing by taking a spin on our Nascar arcade game, or spending your break on one of our comfy couches.

Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting, and you'll succeed alongside our business with our bonus and equity plans.

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures

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