Production Scheduler

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid health premiums

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Milo’s Tea Company Inc. seeks a Production Scheduler to plan, schedule, and control daily production orders to meet customer commitments.

Analyze forecasts, assess capacity, and use SageX3 to create work orders and the master schedule while coordinating with replenishment and operations.

Qualifications: high school diploma or GED with at least five years of related experience; MS Office and production reporting proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of related experience
• Experience with MS Office and production reporting tools
• Familiarity with ERP/production planning systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules to meet production and sales goals
• Analyze forecasts and capacity to optimize line utilization
• Use ERP (SageX3) to create work orders and the master schedule
• Coordinate daily with replenishment and operations teams
• Monitor inventory and safety stock of finished goods
• Prepare daily and weekly operations reports

Skills

Mathematical calculations

MS Office

Production reporting

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, and controlling daily production orders to meet customer commitments within and between departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules to meet production and sales goals.
• Analyze sales forecasts and trends with an understanding of production line capacity.
• Utilize the ERP system to create production work orders and develop the master schedule.
• Coordinate daily with the replenishment team to anticipate sales adjustments and trends.
• Monitor plant capabilities (human and machine) to ensure adequate resources.
• Develop planning models for plant/segment utilization that provide cost‑effective solutions while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Monitor inventory of finished goods SKUs to maintain safety stock levels.
• Prepare daily and weekly Operations Summary reports.
• Update the schedule in response to daily operational changes.
• Accurately reflect the FPS daily using the ERP computer program.
• Effectively communicate schedule changes to all Operations Departments.
• Investigate and troubleshoot inventory issues and collaborate with other groups to determine solutions.
• Perform daily miscellaneous receipts from the point of consumption to warehouse locations in SageX3.
• Update the presentation and lead the Tulsa daily huddle via Teams.
• Ensure proper rotation of physical inventory and FIFO during the shipping process.
• Assist with design and implementation of best practices in the warehouses and cooler with a focus on continuous improvement and FIFO.
• Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming, including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• Maintain responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.

Qualifications

Must have either a high‑school diploma or a general education degree (GED) and at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to calculate rates, ratios, discounts, interest, averages, and solve mathematical problems.
• Experience and working knowledge of MS Office software and Production Summary Reporting Programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer‑paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free mental health, financial wellness, and legal counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Milo’s is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we comply with all applicable laws.