Bilingual Master Scheduler

Partners Professional; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Bilingual Master Scheduler / Process Engineer to optimize production flow and drive process improvements. The role involves scheduling, collaboration across teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, particularly in food processing. This full-time position offers $30 per hour with potential temp-to-hire opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Production scheduling

Process engineering

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Bilingual Master Scheduler / Process Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Compensation: $30/hour

Reports To: Plant Manager / Director of Operations

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Bilingual Master Scheduler / Process Engineer to join our operations team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This dual role is critical in leading both production scheduling and process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient resource utilization, optimized production flow, and compliance with strict quality and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of balancing scheduling demands with engineering-driven process enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecasts, customer demand, inventory levels, and plant capacity.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure alignment across the supply chain.
• Issue daily and weekly production schedules, coordinating with shift supervisors to meet deadlines and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to address downtime, labor availability, or material shortages.
• Evaluate demand trends and capacity constraints, proactively identifying risks and mitigation plans.
• Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Develop, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Support new product introductions by assessing process impacts and implementing improvements.
• Collect and analyze production data to drive performance improvements and operational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, process engineering, or manufacturing operations—food processing/CPG industry strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required to effectively communicate with diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Understanding of GMP, food safety standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and process improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Engineering
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing