Production Scheduler

FGF Brands; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Production Scheduler in Vaughan, Canada. You will report to the Production Planning Leader and Site Leader, developing and maintaining the plant production schedule, coordinating with operations, and ensuring materials are planned and released efficiently.

Responsibilities include creating weekly/daily schedules, analyzing material requirements, monitoring inventory and shelf life, and communicating plans to stakeholders to meet customer demand in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production and Raw Materials Planning for manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of inventory planning fundamentals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with Planning (MRP)/ ERP systems is desirable.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly and daily production schedules for manufacturing lines following the Master Planning process used across the network.
• Analyze material requirements plans and release orders for locally purchased materials and maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Monitor shelf life of purchased materials and ensure consumption before expiry.
• Review production variance reports to ensure plans meet customer demand and minimize obsolescence.
• Review weekly/daily schedules with Operations Leader and implement changes as needed.
• Communicate schedules and changes to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Assign material requirements to the Central Distribution Centre.

Skills

Analytical skills

Office software

Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Job Description

Production Scheduler

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Summary

Reporting to the Production Planning Leader and Site Leader, as the Production Scheduler, you will provide timely support in developing, maintaining, analyzing, and coordinating the Plant Production Schedule

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop weekly and daily production schedules for manufacturing lines following the most up-to-date Master Planning process used across the manufacturing network
• Analyze material requirements plans and release orders for all locally purchased materials, and maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Monitor shelf life of purchased materials and ensure consumption before expiry
• Constantly review and analyze production variance reports to ensure production plans are in place to meet customer demand and minimize material obsolescence
• Review weekly/daily production schedule with Operations Leader and make necessary changes
• Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Assign material requirements (waves) to the Central Distribution Centre
• Ensure that all locally purchased items are received and processed accurately in the ERP system and send final confirmation to A/P for processing the payments
• Cross-train with all the other Production Planners / Schedulers to be able to plan / schedule production for any of the manufacturing facilities in the network
• Accountable for ensuring scheduling files are maintained and up to date
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Experience in Production and Raw Materials Planning for manufacturing would be an asset
• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of inventory planning fundamentals
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with Planning (MRP)/ ERP systems is desirable
• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with various competing priorities

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.