Production Sheduler

FrieslandCampina; San Pedro; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Milk Corporation, part of FrieslandCampina, is seeking a Production Scheduler to translate demand and supply plans into executable schedules across our manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to optimize resource use and ensure product availability for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2–5 years in Production Planning, Scheduling or Supply Chain roles.
• Experience in FMCG/food & beverage is a plus.
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain short- and mid-term production schedules aligned with demand and supply plans.
• Translate requirements into feasible schedules considering capacity, material availability and constraints.
• Optimize sequencing to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
• Monitor schedule adherence and coordinate recovery plans for variances.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Supply Planning, Warehouse and Logistics.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Excel advanced

Job description

Job Description:

Turn plans into production excellence. As a Production Scheduler, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are produced at the right time and in the right quantities. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse teams, you will develop optimized production schedules that balance customer demand, operational efficiency, and resource availability.

At Alaska Milk Corporation, we are committed to delivering trusted dairy nutrition to Filipino families through world-class manufacturing and supply chain excellence. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Production Scheduler to drive efficient production planning and execution across our manufacturing operations.

This role is responsible for translating demand and supply plans into executable production schedules while ensuring optimal utilization of manufacturing resources, inventory, and capacity. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to enable efficient operations and ensure products are available to meet customer and business requirements.

What You'll Do

Develop & Manage Production Schedules

• Create and maintain short-term and medium-term production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Translate supply requirements into feasible manufacturing schedules while considering capacity, manpower, material availability, and equipment constraints.
• Continuously optimize production sequencing to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions.

Drive Schedule Execution

• Monitor production schedule adherence and coordinate recovery plans for production variances.
• Manage schedule changes resulting from demand fluctuations, material shortages, equipment downtime, or changing business priorities.
• Ensure timely communication of production schedule updates to key stakeholders.

Collaborate Across Functions

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Supply Planning, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Facilitate alignment between production requirements and material availability.
• Support cross-functional decision-making to address operational challenges and supply risks.

Perform Capacity & Resource Planning

• Analyze production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks that may impact output.
• Evaluate resource utilization and recommend solutions to improve productivity and manufacturing performance.
• Support production readiness for promotions, seasonal demand peaks, and new product launches.

Monitor Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track key production planning and scheduling metrics.
• Analyze planning performance and recommend process improvements.Support initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, inventory management, and service levels.

What We Ask

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain Operations
• Experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing industries is an advantage
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar planning platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and coordination capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

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