Production Planner/Scheduler

Jackson's Food Company; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson's Food Company is seeking a Production Scheduler to translate the Production Plan into an actionable schedule for the Operations team. The role focuses on maximizing throughput and ensuring on-time delivery by coordinating with the production planner and inventory needs.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite; experience with ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production planner to schedule production orders to meet demand.
• Collaborate with the E-commerce team to assess inventory needs and incorporate them into the production schedule.
• Review customer requests for changes in order quantity and delivery dates; adjust schedules accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules by reporting schedule vs. actual output to the team.
• Develop comprehensive production schedules in response to sales orders, forecasts, and demand dynamics.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Six months to one-year related experience

Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Brief Description

Jackson's Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

Mission

Jackson's Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

Position Summary

As the Production Scheduler at Jackson's Food Company, the role involves taking the Production Plan created by the Production Planner and creating a production schedule for the Operations team to produce. The focus is on creating a schedule to allow the Operations team to run as efficiently as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

Scheduling Responsibilities

• Work closely with the production planner to schedule production orders to meet demand.
• Collaborate with the E-commerce team to assess inventory needs and incorporate them into the production schedule.
• Review and approve customer requests for changes in order quantity and delivery dates, as forwarded by the customer service department.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules by regularly reporting schedule versus actual output to the team.
• Develop comprehensive production schedules in response to sales orders, forecasts, and demand dynamics.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines through a proactive approach, guaranteeing the fulfillment of supply chain needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations team to assess scheduling needs, maximizing throughput during shifts.
• Monitor hour by hour production progress to adjust schedules when needed.
• Prepare comprehensive supply chain reports, providing valuable insights and analytics for

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite; experience with ERP systems required.