Production Scheduler

JOB SUMMARYProduction Scheduler creates and modifies production schedule to ensure 100% on-time shipment of customer orders and looks for synergies in the business to improve factory efficiency.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSchedule jobs daily for maximum throughput, customer satisfaction and on-time performancePlan finished goods in planning software accordingly based on customer orders and commercialization needsCheck FG inventory and adjust plan when needed to maintain a proper inventory par levelBalance the plan in planning software and in the weekly report with use of allergen cleaning sequence and line constraints / capabilitiesReview and adjust stock plan to ensure adequate inventory on hand or proper production scheduledIdentify priorities from daily plan to cover shipping needs, and communicate to the teamReconcile Everett Plan to ensure all levels’ jobs match before publishing scheduleCoordinate with Procurement / Production / Maintenance / PD with any plan changesIntegrate jobs from planning software into Ross and then run transactions after as neededRun and maintain Master Production Schedule, and distribute to procurement teamManage jobs in ross by creating, amending, and deleting when needed based on plan changesProduce, publish, and release Daily schedule consisting of bulk, retail, stock and distribute to production teamInterface with all value chain functions such as manufacturing, purchasing, customer service, and plantAdjust production plan at any moment in response to production needs or excess/lack of materialsProvide guidance to several teams on priorities throughout productionCommunicate with the team about plant attainment, yield issues, any potential schedule changesReview aged FG report daily / weekly and work with customer service / QA / Sales / Shipping to mitigate risk where possibleInnovate and drive changes in established processes, methods, and proceduresParticipate in physical inventory activitiesAssist with various project related tasks as neededOther duties as assignedLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others.Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESPosition is not responsible for supervising others.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREDHigh school diploma or GED required.Requires one - three years of experienceMust be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook.Broad knowledge of manufacturing, production, and inventory control functionsMust display a high level of organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracyMust be able to problem solve and think independently due to the speed and rate of change occurring in this manufacturing environmentAbility to multi-taskWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Production Scheduler encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands/EffortsWork requires little or no physical exertion.Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks.Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.Work Environment and HazardsEmployee typically works in a normal office environment free from noise and hazards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kettle Cuisine