Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner
Department: Processing
Reports to: State Processing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Magnolia, AZ

JOB SUMMARY:                  

We are searching for a talented Production Planner to assist in organizing and setting weekly and monthly production schedules. This position will be key to realizing long term inventory goals and will regularly work with other departments to align and ensure the plan is realistic, optimal, and executed correctly. To succeed in this role, you should be professional, analytical, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should also have an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, and cannabis planning experience specifically is preferred.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Oversight and completion of manual data entry on established spreadsheets and product inventories
•    Maintenance, management, and direct oversight of all production planning schema for the assigned region
•    Assist in developing and updating new production planning infrastructure
•    Plan and monitor week-to-week operations for the processing/production department
•    Perform variance analysis to report on trends of inefficiency and advise profitable solutions
•    Maintain shared projections and forecasts on a weekly basis
•    Oversee the generation and subsequent distribution of weekly manufacturing schedules that instruct personnel on required operations to maintain efficiency of the            production pipeline
•    Work together with Cultivation Planners, Supply Chain Planners, Material Planners to optimize availability throughout supply chain
•    Must have reliable transportation and can travel to different sites as needed
•    Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
•    Past experience in Manufacturing Scheduling is preferred
•    Past experience in Microsoft Suite is preferred
•    Past experience on cannabis business is preferred
•    Capability to lead indirectly different departments on the released plan
•    Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Solid ability to manage database and analytics as central point to information

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position will work an average of 40 - 55 hours per week and will be available “after hours” if an emergency situation should arise.