Assistant Production Planner Jobs in Draper, UT (NOW HIRING)

Company:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling

• Assist in creating and maintaining daily and weekly manufacturing schedules.
• Update production schedules based on material availability, equipment capacity, and customer priorities.
• Release and maintain work orders in DEACOM ERP.
• Monitor production progress and communicate schedule changes to appropriate departments.
• Help identify scheduling conflicts and escalate issues to the Production Planning Manager.

ERP & Scheduling Systems

• Utilize DEACOM ERP to create, update, and maintain production work orders.
• Maintain accurate production data, inventory status, and scheduling information within DEACOM.
• Use Monday.com to track production activities, planning projects, scheduling priorities, and departmental communication.
• Ensure production information remains accurate and up to date across all systems.

Inventory & Material Coordination

• Monitor raw material and packaging inventory needed for scheduled production.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams regarding material shortages or delivery concerns.
• Verify that required materials are available prior to production scheduling.
• Assist in planning production around inventory availability.

Production Support

• Work closely with Production Supervisors to ensure schedules are achievable.
• Adjust schedules based on equipment downtime, labor availability, or production delays.
• Assist in prioritizing manufacturing orders to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Help maintain production efficiency while minimizing downtime.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate schedule updates to Production, Quality, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
• Participate in daily production meetings and planning discussions.
• Maintain clear documentation regarding schedule changes and production priorities.
• Escalate scheduling concerns that may impact customer commitments.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production planning records.
• Prepare reports regarding schedule adherence, work order status, and production progress.
• Verify production data accuracy within DEACOM ERP.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency.

Compliance

• Follow all GMP, FDA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of production schedules and customer information.
• Support compliance with internal quality systems and manufacturing procedures.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

• Provide planning and administrative support to Operations, Production, and Supply Chain departments as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment with regular visits to the manufacturing floor.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with office and production personnel.
• Manufacturing environment may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, or administrative support.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred; DEACOM ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience using Monday.com or similar project management software is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of production scheduling concepts.
• Ability to analyze production data and identify scheduling conflicts.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable learning new software and manufacturing systems.
• Customer-service mindset with a collaborative approach to supporting operations.

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a dietary supplement production facility with strict adherence to quality and safety standards. The schedule may include shifts, weekends, and overtime to meet production demands.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or tasks that may be required of employees in this position. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisors or other authorized personnel.
• All duties and responsibilities outlined are considered essential functions and may be adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities as necessary. To perform the job successfully, employees must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities required to carry out each responsibility proficiently. Certain requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
• The qualifications and requirements detailed in this document represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities expected for the role. This document does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

You will be part of an engaged, inclusive, global community that values family, giving back, beauty, and sustainability. We offer competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life,voluntaryshort-term, and disability insurance; free access to therapists; a health savings account and 401k. You'll also be empowered to prioritize what's important to you through our vacation policy.