Production Scheduler/1st Shift (Manufacturing)
Summary of the Position:
The Production Scheduler develops and maintains short and long-term production schedule plans for all areas of responsibility and is responsible for production reports related to open orders and daily schedules.
Functions Of The Position:
- Schedules production to maintain appropriate stock levels in order to service customers in the most efficient manner.
- Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
- Communicates with Purchasing, Customer Service, Shipping and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner.
- Conducts investigations into overages/shortages of stock and determines the disposition of overstock as needed.
- Reviews all work orders for accuracy and productivity levels. Problem solves when necessary.
- Works with Supervisors, Managers, and production personnel to maintain efficiencies. Directs, organizes and assists in line start-up as needed. Contributes to staff development and training on a daily basis.
- Enters transfers, adjusts product structure information, maintains computer schedule, and reviews product specs on a routine basis.
- Develops a proficiency in QAD. Keeps updated on and comply with new policies with procedures. Continually strives to expand knowledge base to increase performance level.
- Monitors product freshness and rotation at our DC's in addition to delivering acceptable service levels.
- Follows through with operations to properly execute new items and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
- Co-manages inventory, stock levels and reorder points of findings at JBSS plants and vendors, based on customer forecast.
- Communicates all promotions, new initiatives and shipper events with purchasing and operations.
- Works with inventory control to enter new product structures and maintain current structures to reflect necessary changes.
- Develops proficiency in MRP, shop floor controls and other necessary computer systems.
- Coordinates sample runs with operations.
- Research causes of service and quality issues and designs and implements corrective actions.
- Research process costing for new items.
- Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
- Aware and accountable in maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
- Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas.
- Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in a related discipline preferred.
- Five plus years of experience in a related field.
- MRP experience preferred.
- Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
- Solid math and computer skills.
JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
