Master Production Scheduler

Global Widget; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Master Production Planner to optimize production flow in a dynamic nutraceutical manufacturing environment. This role is vital for balancing raw material availability, production capacity, and inventory targets while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and participate in strategic planning to enhance efficiency. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excellence in production planning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on demand forecasts.
• Monitor production performance and resolve potential bottlenecks.

Skills

Production Planning

Supply Chain Management

Quality Control Principles

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Global Widget is a vertically integrated, next-generation consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer of quality health and wellness products, focusing on gummy production. Our dedication to innovation lies within our mission to formulate, manufacture, and distribute the industry’s most-trusted products for health-conscious consumers everywhere.

Position Summary:

The Master Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining a master production schedule that ensures optimal production flow, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced nutraceutical manufacturing environment. This role is critical in balancing raw material availability, production capacity, and inventory targets while adhering to strict GMP standards and FDA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain, and adjust the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and material availability for a diverse range of nutraceutical products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of finished goods while meeting quality and compliance requirements.
• Monitor production performance against the schedule; proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks, delays, or inventory issues.
• Align production planning with regulatory timelines, lot tracking requirements, and batch release protocols in compliance with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure timely receipt of raw materials and packaging components, considering lead times and shelf-life constraints.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and production trends to improve scheduling efficiency and reduce waste or overproduction.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and provide visibility to capacity constraints, schedule changes, and priority shifts.
• Ensure ERP system planning parameters are accurate and up-to-date; maintain master data integrity for items, routings, and BOMs.
• Support internal audits, product traceability, and documentation efforts as required for regulatory compliance.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain management within the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industry
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting tools.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, and quality systems in a manufacturing setting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with various departments throughout the company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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