Production Scheduler

Hanover Foods Corporation; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Job summary

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and efficiency.

The role requires coordinating with Operations, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams to ensure on-time order fulfillment and accurate scheduling records. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with experience in food manufacturing and GMPs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or production scheduling systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Understanding of food manufacturing, GMPs, and food safety requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all GMP, food safety, quality, and OSHA requirements while performing essential job functions.
• Develops, maintains, and adjusts daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Collaborates with Operations to create efficient, cost-effective production plans that meet customer requirements.
• Monitors production progress and revises schedules as needed to address inventory shortages, equipment issues, or changing priorities.
• Communicates schedules, production priorities, and schedule changes to Operations, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, and other departments.
• Reviews inventory levels and shipment reports to ensure inventory accuracy and support order fulfillment.
• Coordinates with Warehouse personnel to identify and resolve material availability issues.
• Works with Accounting and Customer Service to address customer-specific scheduling or order-related concerns.
• Prepares and distributes production, inventory, and performance reports.
• Identifies scheduling challenges and recommends solutions to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Assists with customer inquiries and complaint investigations related to production scheduling or product availability.
• Maintains accurate scheduling records and production documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Manufacturing operations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Capacity planning

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

ERP

MRP

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Spring Glen Plant - Ephrata, PA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to support customer demand, inventory requirements, and operational efficiency. This position works closely with Operations, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams to ensure timely production, inventory accuracy, and on-time order fulfillment.

The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:

• Adheres to all GMP, food safety, quality, and OSHA requirements while performing essential job functions.
• Develops, maintains, and adjusts daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Collaborates with Operations to create efficient, cost-effective production plans that meet customer requirements.
• Monitors production progress and revises schedules as needed to address inventory shortages, equipment issues, or changing priorities.
• Communicates schedules, production priorities, and schedule changes to Operations, Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, and other departments.
• Reviews inventory levels and shipment reports to ensure inventory accuracy and support order fulfillment.
• Coordinates with Warehouse personnel to identify and resolve material availability issues.
• Works with Accounting and Customer Service to address customer-specific scheduling or order-related concerns.
• Prepares and distributes production, inventory, and performance reports.
• Identifies scheduling challenges and recommends solutions to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Assists with customer inquiries and complaint investigations related to production scheduling or product availability.
• Maintains accurate scheduling records and production documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity planning principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or production scheduling systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Understanding of food manufacturing, GMPs, and food safety requirements preferred.