Planner - Production at BEST FORMULATIONS LLC in City of Industry, California

Job Description:

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Production Planner II, you will be responsible for creating the production schedule that will meet on-time delivery of customers’ orders, while producing those orders in the most efficient manner.  This position will also be responsible for capacity planning, working with the management team to ensure there is enough capacity to balance supply and demand. The Production Planner will interact with various departments to ensure products will be made in the most efficient manner.  The position will also be required to work with customers on both long-range and short-range planning.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the progress of customer orders from initial receipt through production, packaging, and shipping phases. Maintain a daily/weekly and open flow of communication with related supervisors.


• Transform customer orders into Master Planning Schedule (MPS) and/or production plans.


• Ensure that inventory, raw materials and other necessary resources required for completion of work orders are in stock and available in advance of production processing.


• Analyze the production plans for capacity and manpower, determining resources, constraints and trends on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis.


• Work with Sales and Customer Service team to prioritize customer’s and internal requests.   


• Work with customer’s supply chain people on long-range and short-range forecasting planning.


• Assist Customer Service team in handling customer requests, by providing customers with prompt and effective problem resolution; and ensure that senior management is kept advised of customer-related issues/problems that may occur with orders.


• Coordinate and participate in production meetings; contribute to the planning and implementation of project goals and strategies; and assist with coordinating efforts between support departments.


• Support the development of Bill of Materials.


• Leverage supply chain system to streamline scheduling related processes and improve efficiencies related to supply chain activities.


• Follow established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.


• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.


• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.


• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent


• BA/BS College Degree or applicable Business training in an accredited college/university a plus


• Five (5) or more years of work experience in a fast-paced work environment


• Experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food industries is preferred


• Experience in contract manufacturing environment is desired

Work Environment:

• Work environment may involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shell Fish, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match


• Tuition reimbursement


• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance


• Health & Wellness programs


• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base salary range: $68,500.00 - $80,000.00 per annum, based on candidate experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

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