Scheduling & Planning Manager

Scheduling & Planning Manager

If our name sounds familiar, there's a reason why. We're the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you've probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few. Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 3:00pm (with flexibility)

Salary: up to $78,000/yr.

Location: Red Wing, MN

Why Join the Koozie Group Team:

• People First culture
• Flexible Schedules
• Climate controlled environment (Clean and Heat/AC!!)
• Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities (as soon as 6 months)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Discount Program

Job Summary for Scheduling & Planning Manager:

The Scheduling & Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing and prioritizing work for manufacturing operations and creating and maintaining production schedules that meet the needs of Koozie Group's internal and external customers. The Scheduling & Planning Manager contributes to the creation of parts, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing orders for production processes.

This position also serves as a change leader, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. Key areas of impact include capacity planning, work-in-process (WIP) levels, on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery, material waste reduction, and overall operational performance.

The Scheduling & Planning Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Customer Relations, and Operations to ensure alignment, effective communication, and minimal disruption to customers and the business.

Duties & Responsibilities for Scheduling & Planning Manager:

• Create and manage production schedules based on sales activity and forecasts to meet internal and external customer needs
• Support production supervisors and managers with scheduling adjustments and order-specific situations
• Evaluate production lead times, determine ship dates, and provide guidance on rush orders, escalations, and large-order planning
• Analyze and prioritize work for manufacturing operations; monitor work center capacity
• Follow all quality, lean, and safety standards
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Koozie Group products and production processes
• Collaborate with supervisors, sales, purchasing, and planning teams to identify and resolve scheduling issues
• Maintain current technical information, department files, records, and custom spreadsheets
• Contribute to the development of parts, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing orders
• Publish and maintain data to support production execution, including lead time updates and WIP build plans
• Develop and implement manufacturing responses aligned with market demand
• Ensure timely and efficient production of semi-finished goods through detailed planning and execution tracking
• Monitor performance against plans and proactively identify risks related to demand fluctuations
• Maintain strong knowledge of production processes to reduce inefficiencies, minimize waste, and optimize inventory levels
• Lead and manage a team of hourly employees within the Scheduling/Art Processing department
• Ensure accountability by monitoring and managing daily operations
• Assess employee strengths and development areas; create and execute development plans to support growth and advancement
• Consistently model and uphold company policies, practices, and People Powers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications for Scheduling & Planning Manager:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning may be considered

Experience

• Experience developing and managing production and master schedules in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience managing people
• Sales forecasting experience
• Experience supporting daily production operations

Technical Skills

• Oracle EBS
• Advanced Supply Chain Planning systems
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Access, Smartsheet, and SharePoint

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our customers come from all walks of life—and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it strengthens our company. If you share our values and enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your place at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Koozie Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages discussion of accommodation needs.