Production Planner 1 - Ripon/Remote

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120 brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.

Job Summary

The Production Planner 1 will provide support to the Ripon Production Planning team by supplying daily bottling schedules. The Production Planner 1 will be cross trained to back up other essential functions within the Planning department such as ordering raw materials or providing support in wine demand planning. This individual will play an integral role in ensuring that all Ripon bottling needs are met. This role is eligible for hybrid work, with travel into the Ripon office as needed, in person meetings, etc.

Essential Functions

• Reconcile and maintain production schedules, aligning with customer demands and delivery timelines.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines and optimize workflow.
• Supply daily bottling schedules across multiple platforms to facilitate production needs.
• Collaborate with operations team to review near-term scheduling needs and align resource plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and logistics teams to resolve any issues impacting material availability or schedule adherence.
  
  

Other Functions

• Coordinate with suppliers to manage material procurement, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Compare and adjust planned material deliveries against fluctuating bottling needs.
• Coordinate with winemaking teams to ensure wine supply aligns with scheduled bottling demand.
• Cross-train to backup other Planning functions as needed.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Generate various efficiency and productivity reports.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of experience within supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and/or finance.
• Analytical abilities with reliance on data to drive decisions and the ability to conceptualize solutions.
• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal.
• Must be self-motivated, articulate, empowered, and creative.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of or ability to be trained in TWG software programs. J.D. Edwards/ERP experience preferred.
• CPG and/or wine industry experience preferred.
• Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values (Long-term Sustainable Value Creation, Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, Empowered People, and Responsible and Trustworthy) and keep them in mind when making all decisions.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Primary work activities are within a remote office environment.
  
  

Compensation

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $24.52 - $36.83/hr.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities, education, and other position related factors.
  
  

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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