Onsite Scheduling Coordinator - Food Manufacturing

House--autry-Mills-Inc

Four Oaks (NC)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

House-Autry Mills in North Carolina is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to develop and manage production schedules across our manufacturing locations. You will analyze inventories, forecast demand, and coordinate with Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, Customer Service and Warehouse Operations to keep materials flowing and orders on track.

This onsite role emphasizes food safety, allergen control, sanitation and efficient changeovers, with a focus on minimizing shortages and optimizing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in food manufacturing is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and forecasting principles.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, allergen management, sanitation requirements, and production sequencing preferred.
Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret inventory reports, production data, and sales demand information.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for both manufacturing locations.
Run and analyze negative inventory reports to identify inventory shortages, discrepancies, and production requirements.
Analyze sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels to determine production needs and priorities.
Coordinate with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Management teams to ensure schedules align with customer demand and operational capabilities.
Monitor finished goods and raw material inventory levels and recommend production adjustments as needed.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support business objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
Place or recommend appropriate orders for ingredients and materials to support production schedules.
Monitor bulk ingredient levels in silos and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions.
Evaluate production capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and changeover requirements when developing schedules.
Maintain awareness of allergen controls, product contamination risks, sanitation requirements, and system cleanout needs when planning production runs.
Schedule products strategically to minimize allergen changeovers and maximize production efficiency.
Communicate schedule changes promptly and effectively to affected departments.
Monitor production performance and make schedule adjustments as necessary to address inventory shortages, customer demands, equipment issues, or unexpected disruptions.
Prepare and distribute production reports, inventory analyses, and scheduling metrics.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.
Maintain accurate scheduling records and documentation.
Other duties as assigned