Plant Inbound Outbound Scheduler

Kellanova; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Plant Inbound-Outbound Scheduler in Grand Rapids, MI. You will ensure timely shipments, manage inventory, and maintain compliance with food safety standards. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities in operations and logistics, with a supportive team environment focused on excellence and diversity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability Coverage

Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in inventory management and compliance.
• Ability to work in a union environment and manage complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shipments in and out of the plant.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage inventory levels and investigate order issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Software Applications

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As the Plant Inbound-Outbound Scheduler, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate shipments to distribution centers and customers. You will coordinate receiving of raw and packaging materials and ingredients and ensure all shipments are processed efficiently. This position is located at our Grand Rapids, MI plant and typically follows standard business hours, with some on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend work. You will be an integral part of our operations services team, helping keep our plant running smoothly and on-time.

This role is a great way to begin a long-term career within plant operations. High performing individuals can grow within operations, logistics, or procurement. Join us in Grand Rapids to develop your career at Kellanova!

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Inventory Management – Schedule shipments in and out of plant. Put together the day-to-day outbound shipment schedule for shipping. Process emergency requests for soonest possible delivery. Investigate and clear up all potential order cuts. Maintain functional warehouse inventory levels and manage floor balance.
• Compliance – Responsible for compliance with all regulations. Ensuring Food Safety and plant is always in proper sanitary conditions, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines are followed. Ensure adherence to all standard work processes and procedures.
• Risk Management – Maintain understanding of processes and functional interdependencies. Recognize and escalate, as needed those issues identified as risks to or opportunities to improve plant performance.
  
  

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience
• Advanced computer literacy within SAP or similar system, inventory location systems and Microsoft software applications
• Strong problem solving ability and negotiation skills with internal and external customers; effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with employees at all level of the organization; ability to manage complex situations
• Ability to function in a union environment and promote positive employee relations
  
  

Compensation

The annual salary range is $72,900 - $95,655, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 23rd, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [e-mail].

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED &I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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