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Director of Planning & OperationsSolomonEdwards • New Brunswick, NJ, US
Director of Planning & Operations

Director of Planning & Operations

SolomonEdwards • New Brunswick, NJ, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Director of Planning & Operations

QUAD is seeking a Director of Planning & Operations for a food manufacturer located in New Brunswick, NJ .

  • FOOD CPG INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

The Director of Planning & Operations will be responsible for leading the transformation of the organization’s production planning, inventory management, and logistics strategy. The Director will utilize enterprise systems and advanced analytics to improve manufacturing efficiency, enhance profitability, and strengthen collaboration across operations, finance, and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities :

  • Partner with the VP of Manufacturing to define production parameters, capacity models, and scheduling processes
  • Develop and implement production schedules that maximize utilization while balancing inventory, service levels, and efficiency
  • Create analytical models to assess manufacturing constraints, lead times, and cost drivers
  • Track and improve performance through capacity utilization, efficiency, and schedule adherence metrics
  • Use ERP, MRP, and WMS data to generate actionable insights through advanced analytics (SQL, Python, R)
  • Build predictive models and scenario analyses for capacity planning and inventory optimization
  • Design dashboards and performance reports to support continuous improvement and executive decision-making
  • Partner with finance, sales, and supply chain teams to strengthen demand planning accuracy
  • Optimize inventory strategies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Balance supply chain efficiency and service levels through data-driven planning
  • Monitor key metrics (Turns, OTIF, Fill Rate) and lead initiatives for ongoing improvement
  • Lead and develop a small team including a Supply / Demand Planner and Supply Chain Specialist
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, procurement, R&D, quality, and IT teams
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
  • Skills / Competencies :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
  • 5+ years operations / production planning or supply chain analytics experience in the Food CPG industry
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems implementation
  • Advanced Python, SQL, etc. proficiency
  • Highly skilled in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and forecasting methodologies
  • Advanced Excel, Tableau, and data extractions tools proficiency
  • Strong communication skills
  • Additional Details :

    Employment Type : Direct Hire

    Salary : $150k

    The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

    SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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