Production Planning Supervisor

Description
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER

COMPENSATION:

$85K-$100k per year

SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

LOCATION:

Vernon

PAFCO

is a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 50 years of success. Our business is built on trust which has allowed for both our company, and our customers, to succeed together. Learn more about the company at

www.pafco.net .

Position Summary
The Senior Production Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all production planning, scheduling, and inventory control activities within a seafood processing environment. This role ensures efficient utilization of raw fish supply, maintains product freshness and quality, and aligns production with customer demand while minimizing waste and operational costs.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

Lead and manage the production planning team for daily, weekly, and long-term scheduling

Develop production plans based on demand forecasts, raw material availability, and capacity constraints

Coordinate closely with Procurement to align fresh fish supply with production needs

Ensure proper handling of perishable inventory, minimizing spoilage and maximizing yield

Monitor and adjust production schedules in real time due to supply variability (e.g., catch volumes, seasonality)

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, HACCP, USDA where applicable)

Optimize inventory levels for fresh, frozen, and processed seafood products

Analyze production performance, KPIs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Logistics, and Warehousing teams

Lead ERP/MRP planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) for production and inventory management

Drive cost reduction strategies while maintaining product quality and service levels

Manage workforce planning in coordination with production supervisors

Prepare reports on production efficiency, waste, and fulfillment performance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (master’s preferred)

7+ years of production planning experience, preferably in seafood, food processing, or perishable goods

3+ years in a leadership or managerial role

Strong knowledge of perishable inventory management and cold chain logistics

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Understanding of HACCP, FDA, and food safety standards

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Experience

Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Production planning: 7 years (Required)

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

Shift Availability

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

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