Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler The production planner role ensures production availability to fulfill demand by translating mid‑term and long‑term supply plans into granular short‑term production schedules that align with near‑term requirements. The role balances available and required capacity to optimize service, working capital and conversion costs while monitoring any potential issues which may impact production schedules. Responsibilities Analyst: Translate network supply plan into a production schedule for the manufacturing assets within its scope; work closely with finished goods replenishment planning and material planning teams; develop and align changes to the production schedule when demand or supply deviates from plan; identify possible future capacity constraints and bottlenecks; anticipate potential issues by comparing demand with supply; translate new product introduction plans into production plans; work with the network supply planner to identify consistent production adherence issues. Systems Expert: Use and maintain current planning systems; leverage technology and analytics to run what‑if analysis and build a realistic, optimal and feasible production schedule. Internal Collaborator: Develop and maintain production planning assumptions and performance measures in conjunction with purchasing, planning, manufacturing operations, logistics/warehousing and commercial teams; align and support Network Supply Planner on Master Schedule Quality metrics; ensure Direct Material Support receives appropriate buying signals. Communicator/Reporter: Report on back orders, planned utilization, WIP requirements and costs; measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to KPIs. Process Improver: Participate in improving and upgrading production planning systems and reporting; analyze service, capacity utilization and WIP to increase utilization, reduce waste or improve customer service. Success Criteria: Produce an operationally and financially optimized production schedule that accounts for customer requirements, inventory levels, material availability and available capacity; metrics include capacity utilization, customer fill rates, inventory performance and master schedule quality/attainment. Team Collaboration: Participate in development and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members; attend appropriate team meetings; foster strong cohesiveness on major issues such as annual plan, budget and policy changes. Simmons Operating Systems: Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and support these systems with consideration of individual impacts and communication of improvement ideas. Additional Duties: Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Physical Activities: Computer data entry and verification; communication via telephone, in person, or e‑mail; presentation to small or large groups; movement in manufacturing and office environments. Personal Protective Equipment: As required by facility. Travel: May travel within North America between facilities, with overnight stays. Qualifications Technical Experience: 2+ years of experience in similar or related roles (desired but not mandatory). Industry Experience: Education in operations, supply chain management, business (B.Sc.) or equivalent experience; APICS CPIM or lean certification desired but not mandatory. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or 4 years of related experience. Preferred Education: N/A Locations Southwest City, MO 64863, USA Other Details Posted on June 15, 2026 Supply Chain Full‑Time Requisition #: PRODU046612 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc