Production Scheduler

Job Summary: 

This position serves as the lead coordinator between the Customer Service staff and the Production and Supply Chain staff, in addition to external co-packers, in order to manage the internal and external production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop internal Watershed Foods production schedule.
• Develop and manage co-packer production schedules.
• Sets logistic expectations for product transfers, shipments, etc. that the Logistics Coordinator executes.
• Collects forecast and order data from inputs by Customer Service Account Managers to aggregate and provide future view of customer demand vs. production capacity.
• Reviews and maintains external warehouse inventories to agreed-upon targets.
• Generates POs to refresh external warehouse inventories. (for common SKUs sold to multiple customers)
• Provides joint oversight of MRP system (with Supply Chain and Finance) by collaborating and building modules for customer team and ensuring master data is updated and maintained.

Skills & Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience on all phases outlined below.
  • Scheduling co-packer production.
  • Innatrack/ERP system.
• Attentive to detail.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Naturally skilled at handling a fast-paced environment and changes with little notice.

Benefits: 

• PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
• 401K with a competitive company match.
• 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
• Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Uniform and Boots provision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Chaplain Program.
• Smart Dollar.
• Company Events and Luncheons.
• Paid Volunteer Days.
• Referral bonuses.