Experienced Production Scheduler

Phelps Industries LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Phelps Pet Products in Rockford, IL is seeking a motivated Production Scheduler to coordinate production with sales, operations and finance, ensuring forecasts are met and customer demands are satisfied.

You will leverage ERP systems and advanced data analysis in Excel to optimize inventory, collaborate across teams, and drive on-schedule delivery of our meat-based pet treats across North America. The role demands a hands-on, detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced, growing company.

Qualifications

• Background in supply chain management and logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficient in data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of demand planning and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to execute responsibilities.
• Use data analysis to ensure production aligns with forecast and customer demand.
• Assist in inventory optimization to support business growth.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Communication

Six Sigma / Lean

Demand planning

Procurement strategies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Phelps Pet Products is a highly regarded branded and contract manufacturer of specialty meat-based pet treats. Founded nearly 60 years ago, Phelps Pet Products has earned a well-deserved reputation as a trusted and innovative partner to some of the best-known and best-loved brands in the market! We provide industry-leading full-service capabilities, organic certification, category knowledge, and end-to-end delivery to customers throughout North America and around-the-world from our facilities in Rockford, Illinois and Janesville, Wisconsin.

We are looking for a motivated, self-directed, and capable Production Scheduler who will collaborate with our sales, operations, and finance teams and use data analysis to ensure we are producing according to forecast and meeting our growing customer demands. The person would join a highly collaborative headquarters team that helps develop, market, and sell products in over 50,000 retail stores throughout North America. Strong Excel and ERP/data warehouse experience is important to success, as is the ability to "anticipate, ask questions, and be willing to wear many "hats" to help the Company meet/exceed customer expectations.

A top-notch Production Scheduler should possess a strong attention to detail and be able to organize, identify, and interpret key data to help the company optimize its investment in inventory to support the business growth.

• Collaborate & communicate with Management and cross-functional team members to successfully execute your responsibilities.

Each day will bring with it new adventures, challenges, and successes as you help us innovate in a category that has proven to be recession-proof, has eclipsed $100 Billion in annual sales, and has become essential to well over 60 million U.S. households.

Key success factors include: high-energy, results-driven, excellent attention to detail, highly organized, project manager, consistent and effective communicator, works well with internal and external partners, and is a resilient and creative problem solver. If you enjoy innovating and helping re-define a category -- and if you like to make an impact and see the results of your efforts in-stores, online, and in people's homes -- then this could be an awesome opportunity for you!

Compensation will be competitive and based on your capabilities and experience. We have a very good set of employee benefits, a 401K matching program, and competitive health care coverage. The position will be dual based in our headquarters office in Rockford, Illinois and new manufacturing plant in Janesville, WI

Qualifications

• Previous background in supply chain management and logistics
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Skilled in data analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of demand planning and procurement strategies

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person