Production Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Production Scheduler, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and efficient production of our products. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations, and identifying and resolving any scheduling conflicts. Your attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks will be essential in meeting production targets and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will also be responsible for monitoring inventory levels and making recommendations for replenishment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable keeping customers updated on order status, production progress, and ready dates.
• Willing to learn production processes, systems, and customer needs.
• High energy and enjoys a challenge in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who works well across departments.
  Good computer skills: navigating files, entering data, and email.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English).
• Scheduling, planning, or customer service experience is a plus

Responsibilities:

1. Scheduling and Planning

• Develop and publish daily production schedules for both shifts from the weekly supply plan, based on sales orders, customer requirements, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Sequence production runs by product, line, and shift to optimize yield, minimize changeovers, and meet customer due dates and shelf-life requirements.
• Adjust schedules as needed to respond to unforeseen conditions such as equipment downtime, labor shortages, bird supply variations, or rush order

2. Raw Materials and Supply Management

• Evaluate and confirm availability of raw materials, including raw material, ingredients, marinades, packaging, and labels, according to product specifications

• Communicate potential shortages early and recommend alternatives or schedule changes

3. Monitoring and Control

• Monitor daily production output against the schedule and track sales order due dates.

• Track finished goods and work-in-process inventory to support order fulfillment.

4. Problem Solving and Disruption Management

• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve production disruptions and productivity issues as they arise.

• Expedite operations that delay the schedule and implement corrective actions to keep orders on track

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality Assurance and Production to address material shortages, production delays, and quality or food safety issues.

• Ensure timely resolution of issues to minimize impact on production and customer deliveries.

• Distribute schedules and updates to production supervisors and support areas, and participate in daily production and weekly planning meetings

6. Customer Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for Sales and Customer Service regarding order status, production availability, and delivery dates.

• Support customer relationships by providing accurate, timely information and coordinating changes to order commitments.

Skills:

• As a Production Scheduler, you will utilize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to create and maintain production schedules, monitor inventory levels, and analyze production data. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in coordinating with various departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns. Also, skills in math and an analytical mindset are necessary.