Production Scheduler

The Campbell's Company; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is hiring a Production Scheduler for the Napoleon Soup facility. You will develop and manage production schedules to meet customer service, inventory, and operational targets while balancing demand, capacity, and material availability.

You will partner with plant operations, planning, logistics, and product development to resolve scheduling issues, execute DDSN strategies, and ensure timely product introductions and transitions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or related supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong data-driven decision making and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage finite production schedules balancing capacity, demand, and materials.
• Coordinate with plant operations to adjust plans for changing requirements.
• Investigate and resolve complex scheduling and system-related issues.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive efficiency improvements.
• Lead scheduling meetings and align with DDSN objectives.
• Support product launches, reformulations, and packaging changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP APO/PPDS/MP&S

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our Campbell's Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How You Will Make History Here…

The Production Scheduler develops and manages production schedules for the Napoleon Soup facility to achieve customer service, inventory, and operational performance objectives. This role balances demand requirements, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, material availability, labor, equipment, and other operational constraints to optimize production execution and product availability. As a key member of the supply chain organization, this position supports the Demand Driven Supply Network (DDSN) strategy, drives schedule adherence, resolves production exceptions, and aligns production plans with business objectives.

What You Will Do…

• Develop and manage finite production schedules that balance customer service, inventory, capacity, material availability, labor, and equipment constraints.
• Partner with plant operations and planning teams to resolve scheduling issues and adjust plans in response to changing business and operational requirements.
• Independently investigate and resolve complex operational and system-related challenges while maintaining production continuity.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive operational efficiency improvements.
• Support Demand Driven Supply Network (DDSN) execution through optimized production sequencing and schedule adherence.
• Analyze production exceptions, assess schedule impacts, and coordinate corrective actions across planning, operations, logistics, and quality teams.
• Monitor plan compliance and drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes.
• Coordinate production scheduling for new product launches, reformulations, packaging changes, component transitions, and promotional activities.
• Partner with Product Development and Supply Planning teams to ensure successful product introductions and transitions.
• Provide supply chain and scheduling support for plant and corporate projects.
• Lead production scheduling meetings to review schedule performance, constraints, and priorities.
• Participate in Daily Direction Setting meetings to align production schedules with operational and material planning needs.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution and schedule alignment.
• Influence and align stakeholders with competing priorities to achieve consensus and support business objectives.

Who You Will Work With…

You will collaborate closely with plant operations, supply planning, deployment planning, material planning, logistics, quality, Product Development, and other plant and corporate stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table… (Must Have)

• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or related supply chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

It Would be Great if You Have… (Nice to Have)

• Experience with SAP planning and scheduling tools, including APO and PPDS/MP&S.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and supply chain planning.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $64,800-$89,100. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.