Production Scheduler

JOB SUMMARY 

Production Scheduler creates and modifies production schedule to ensure 100% on-time shipment of customer orders and looks for synergies in the business to improve factory efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Schedule jobs daily for maximum throughput, customer satisfaction and on-time performance 
• Plan finished goods in planning software accordingly based on customer orders and commercialization needs
• Check FG inventory and adjust plan when needed to maintain a proper inventory par level
• Balance the plan in planning software and in the weekly report with use of allergen cleaning sequence and line constraints / capabilities
• Review and adjust stock plan to ensure adequate inventory on hand or proper production scheduled
• Identify priorities from daily plan to cover shipping needs, and communicate to the team
• Reconcile Everett Plan to ensure all levels’ jobs match before publishing schedule
• Coordinate with Procurement / Production / Maintenance / PD with any plan changes
• Integrate jobs from planning software into Ross and then run transactions after as needed
• Run and maintain Master Production Schedule, and distribute to procurement team
• Manage jobs in ross by creating, amending, and deleting when needed based on plan changes
• Produce, publish, and release Daily schedule consisting of bulk, retail, stock and distribute to production team
• Interface with all value chain functions such as manufacturing, purchasing, customer service, and plant  
• Adjust production plan at any moment in response to production needs or excess/lack of materials 
• Provide guidance to several teams on priorities throughout production 
• Communicate with the team about plant attainment, yield issues, any potential schedule changes
• Review aged FG report daily / weekly and work with customer service / QA / Sales / Shipping to mitigate risk where possible
• Innovate and drive changes in established processes, methods, and procedures 
• Participate in physical inventory activities 
• Assist with various project related tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned 

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY 

• Works under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others. 
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Position is not responsible for supervising others.   

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED 

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Requires one - three years of experience 
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook. 
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing, production, and inventory control functions 
• Must display a high level of organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy 
• Must be able to problem solve and think independently due to the speed and rate of change occurring in this manufacturing environment  
• Ability to multi-task  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Production Scheduler encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts 

• Work requires little or no physical exertion. 

Mental & Visual Demands 

• Work performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks. 
• Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time. 

Work Environment and Hazards 

• Employee typically works in a normal office environment free from noise and hazards.