Production Planner

Be Part of Something Bigger at Mill Haven Foods

At Mill Haven Foods, we don’t just make products—we help fuel performance, health, and innovation across the globe. Since 2010, we’ve been a trusted leader in custom blending and contract manufacturing of dry dairy powders and functional proteins. Our expertise in flavoring and product development has earned us a reputation for excellence with some of the biggest names in sports nutrition and beyond.

With two modern facilities in the heart of America’s Dairyland, we combine state-of-the-art equipment, an in-house lab, and a passion for quality to produce over 37 million pounds of product every year. Our work helps leading nutrition brands bring their ideas to life—and we’re just getting started.

What really sets Mill Haven Foods apart is our people and our culture. We believe in building a workplace where you can grow, make an impact, and feel proud of the difference you’re making. We’re also deeply connected to our communities, giving back through charitable activities and supporting the families who make our work possible.

We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.

Join us—and help shape what’s next in nutrition.

What Select offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Production Planner in La Crosse, WI.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, regular business hours

The Production Planner plays a key role in ensuring smooth plant operations and on-time delivery to customers. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, monitoring material availability, and coordinating resources to meet customer demand. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Production Planner balances production capacity, inventory levels, and customer requirements to drive efficient order fulfillment and overall operational success.

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain daily/weekly production schedules to align with customer demand and maximize plant efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and confirm material availability to meet order requirements.
• Adjust schedules as needed in response to changes in customer orders, material supply, or production capacity.
• Issue and maintain work orders and blend sheets, ensuring accuracy to customer specifications.
• Communicate schedules, updates, and changes to Production, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Partner with Warehouse and Purchasing teams to secure timely delivery of raw materials.
• Support inventory management by reducing excess/aging stock and maintaining safety stock levels.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, production orders, and item cards within the ERP system.
• Provide accurate reporting and documentation to support operational planning.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to ensure compliance with specifications, allergen controls, and kosher requirements where applicable.
• Process inventory adjustments in accounting software.
• Stay current on projects, production workload, and manufacturing processes.
• Actively participate in production meetings, new product meetings, and other team meetings as assigned.
• Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries via email, phone, or in person.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol:
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management or related field.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a planning, inventory, and/or production environment required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a planning, inventory, and/or production environment is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• APICS/ASCM certifications preferred or willing to obtain.

Where you’ll be working:

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.

La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events.

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