Production Scheduler

About Us:

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader.

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules based on corporate demand plan, inventory levels, and production capacities. Create and manage work orders in SAGE ERP system. Adjust schedules and work orders as needed to accommodate changes in demand or production issues
• Resource Coordination: Ensure the availability of raw materials, packaging, and other necessary resources for scheduled production runs. Coordinate with supply chain, inventory and warehouse management teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations
• Workflow Management: Monitor production progress and workflow, addressing any delays or issues that arise. Communicate with production supervisors and operators to ensure smooth operations and adherence to schedules
• Procurement: Create a bulk tanker schedule based on each week’s production plan, coordinating with the Operations team on bulk storage availability. Order tankers as needed to support production
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data, including cycle times, equipment utilization, and output rates, to identify areas for improvement. Implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between planning, production, sales, and logistics teams. Provide regular updates on production status, potential delays, and any changes to schedules
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with the quality control team to ensure that production schedules align with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Address any quality-related issues that impact production timelines
• Reporting: Generate and distribute production reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly summaries of production activities, performance metrics, and any deviations from planned schedules
• Perform all other duties assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the beverage or food industry
• Proficiency in production scheduling software (e.g., SAP, SAGE, Oracle, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Redzone experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret production data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with cross- functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Physical Demands

• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks

• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation. Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.

Quality Statement:

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.