Production Scheduler

Ferrero SpA; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is looking for a Production Scheduler in Park Forest, IL. The role involves developing production schedules, collaborating with teams, and ensuring optimal inventory levels. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and at least 2-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience, along with proficiency in SAP.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus based on company performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production scheduling, material handling, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term production schedules.
• Collaborate with production teams and factory leaders.
• Optimize factory costs and manage production disruptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

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Work Location and Schedule:

Forest Park, Il

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs

Want to make an impact?

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders.

Ways you will make a difference

• Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements
• Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs
• Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions
• Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service
• Complete the detailed schedule for next week’s production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together
• update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required
• Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning
• Verify that all components are available – both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site – in order to execute the weekly published production schedule
• Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)
• Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes
• Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements
  
  

Skills that will make you successful

• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficient at completing technical filings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Years experience requirement
• SAP experience preferred
  
  

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,625 to $96,075 annually.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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