Description
Diversified Foods and Seasonings is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to lead integrated production planning across multiple manufacturing facilities. This critical role ensures alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain short- and mid-term master production schedules for multiple sites.
- Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
- Optimize inventory levels (FG, WIP, E&O) while balancing service and cost objectives.
- Identify capacity constraints and mitigate risks related to materials, labor, and equipment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
- Support S&OP processes with data-driven insights and scenario planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or CI tools.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and multi-site scheduling.
- Analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar.
- Experience in FDA-regulated, HACCP-driven environments.
- Background in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
- Lean/Six Sigma experience and advanced Excel skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles
- Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
- Experience with multi-site scheduling
- Analytical mindset and excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed
- APICS or ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP
- Experience in FDA-regulated, HACCP-driven environments
- Background in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
- Lean or Six Sigma experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
What We Do
Diversified Foods & Seasonings, LLC is a leading food manufacturing and processing company specializing in culinary excellence. They provide a wide range of packaged foods, including proprietary custom blended dry marinades, gravies, sauces, batters, breadings, and spice blends. Serving both retail and foodservice markets, the company focuses on delivering quality, consistency, and flavor through its manufacturing facilities in Louisiana and Alabama.
