Production Planner (MRP/Manufacturing) at NIECO, LLC – Windsor, California

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.

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.