Production Scheduler I

Sofina Foods Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a Production Scheduler to create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and align production with sales forecasts and customer orders.

You will coordinate planning with the Plant Manager, balance raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods while optimizing resources and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-year college diploma in Materials Management or Production Planning or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with planning, coordinating and scheduling exposure.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Ensure shipments align with forecasts and customer orders.
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules using capacity plan and lead times.
• Coordinate forecasts, raw materials, inventories, capacity, and staffing to meet targets.
• Create inventory reports daily and weekly.
• Sign and approve invoices.
• Track overtime and adjust schedules for changes (e.g., breakdowns).
• Recommend adjustments to production schedules; cover Production Control Analyst as needed.
• Meet deadlines and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Food manufacturing knowledge

Education

3 year college diploma in Materials Management or Production Planning

Job description

Edmonton South, 9620 56 Av NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Scheduler is accountable for creating and maintaining the overall Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet operational and customer requirements and to ensure the optimal utilization of company resources. They are also accountable for, incumbent balances, raw supply, and production to ensure operational requirements align with sales forecasts and customer orders. The position works closely with the Plant Manager to coordinate planning of activities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS);
• Ensures operation meets shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders;
• Develop daily and weekly production schedules using the capacity plan: Plan and schedule workflows and operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times;
• Responsible for the integration/alignment of sales forecasts, raw material in process, and finished goods inventories, equipment capacities and staffing to meet production targets requirements;
• Create inventory reports on a daily and weekly basis;
• Sign and approve invoices;
• Track daily and weekend overtime work completed for production;
• Adjusts schedule to meet changing needs (e.g. equipment breakdowns);
• Makes recommendations on production schedules;
• Makes schedule adjustments within fixed parameters;
• Must work to set deadlines;
• Role will cover the Production Control Analyst as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3 year college diploma in Materials Management or Production Planning or equivalent experience;
• 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with specific exposures to planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations;
• Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes;
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.