Production Scheduler (CoPackaging/CoManufacturing)

Description

Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within a manufacturing and co-packing environment. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer demand, inventory levels, labor availability, and line capacity while meeting quality and delivery expectations.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules for manufacturing and co-packing lines 
• Coordinate with buyers, warehouse, and production teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet client timelines 
• Adjust schedules in real time to accommodate changes such as rush orders, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions 
• Monitor production progress and communicate status updates, delays, and risks to stakeholders 
• Optimize line utilization, minimize downtime, and improve overall production efficiency 
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements 
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement 
• Support inventory management by collaborating with demand planners to align production plans with customer schedules and stock levels 
• Has the desire & skillset to thrive in a fast-packed, dynamically growing environment 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• ERP software experience: Syteline or IFS experience is a plus.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – Bilingual in Spanish is a plus 
• MRP experience is a plus 
• High attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities 
• Strong organizational and time management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or equivalent.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel between facilities located in Elk Grove Village, IL and Bartlett, IL on a regular basis 
• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees 
• This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds