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)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, business or related field (master's preferred)
- 7+ years of production planning experience
- 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
What We Do
Pacific American Fish Co., Inc. (PAFCO) is a leading family-owned seafood importer, processor, and distributor, founded in 1977. They offer over 5,000 fresh, frozen, and live seafood products to retailers and foodservice clients worldwide.
