Job Description

Job Description

Production Scheduler - Onsite

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, publish, and maintain detailed daily, weekly and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Sequence production runs to optimize efficiency while adhering to allergen control requirements, sanitation changeovers, and safety standards.
• Adjust schedules in real time to account for equipment downtime, staffing constraints, material shortages, quality holds, or transportation issues.
• Ensure schedule accuracy throughout the production cycle.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, and Transportation teams to ensure material availability and on-time execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact between operations and planning, ensuring clear communication of schedule changes and priorities.
• Work closely with plant leadership to align schedules with preventive maintenance plans and labor availability.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor finished goods, WIP, and raw material inventory levels to support production schedules and customer service and sales requirements.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and make recommendations regarding disposition.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper transaction management, receipts, consumptions, adjustments, and transfers.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and maintain reports and dashboards related to schedule adherence, production performance, capacity utilization, and inventory metrics.
• Participate in production and operations planning meetings and contribute data-driven insights.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve service levels.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in production scheduling or planning within a manufacturing environment .
• Demonstrated experience working with production environments .
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Strong background in inventory management and manufacturing operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and make informed scheduling decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing production conditions.
• Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Base salary 80k-110k plus benefits.

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