Job Title: Production Scheduler

Job Description

The production scheduler performs essential production and communication functions throughout the company. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Produce production schedule based on customer orders, production capacity, inventory levels, and sales demand.
• Schedule production accurately.
• Check sales orders for accuracy.
• Place purchase orders for incoming raw materials.
• Aid in scheduling freight for inbound and outbound items on an as-needed basis.
• Manage inventory levels with ingredients and packaging.
• Physically count inventory.
• Monitor products through various stages of the production process to update records of completion and availability dates.
• Communicate between production, customer, and sales people, relaying delays, issues, and irregularities.
• Aid in personnel planning in the plant.
• Communicate ingredient order status.
• Verify each inbound shipment is up to specifications.
• Produce the production report.
• Balance inventory/packaging numbers.
• Ensure accuracy in paperwork.
• Implement new systems.
• Release orders and schedule shipping dates to ensure timely distribution to customers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of production scheduling experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate professionally and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required.

Work Environment

This person will work within an office setting onsite at a small manufacturing plant.