Production Scheduler

Kerry; Owen (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled professional to join their Dairy division in Owen, WI. This role involves utilizing advanced SAP tools to ensure efficient order fulfillment and manage inventory effectively. You will play a crucial part in leading scheduling reviews and communicating with various teams to maintain smooth operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are eager to contribute to a company dedicated to sustainability and nutrition, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a passionate team that values community and teamwork while shaping the future of food.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated information systems and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP tools for order fulfillment and safety stock requirements.
• Lead weekly scheduling reviews with production and quality groups.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

2-3 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

SAP ECC/APO

Microsoft Office Suite

MRP Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 58182
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry:
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where You'll Work:
With over 45 plants across North America, the Owen, WI plant is a part of our Dairy division. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun environment. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team, and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

• Utilize SAP ECC/APO tools to identify requirements for order fulfillment, safety stock requirements, and new product introductions. Sequences manufacturing orders to ensure minimal downtime, considering scheduling aspects of Kosher, Allergens, and clean outs.
• Develop safety stock, minimum order quantities, optimal quantities for Intermediates, Finished Goods, and Raw Materials.
• Plan for utilizing rework inventory during production runs.
• Lead weekly scheduling review with production, maintenance, and quality groups.
• Communicate with Customer Care/update supply chain cockpits daily or more often as changes and updates occur.
• Communicate material transfer requests to/from the warehouse to ensure production has materials at the production facility in time for manufacturing.
• Manage all SAP dates and master data maintenance to ensure that planning parameters are up to date.
• Assist with releasing and managing POs to vendors.
• Understand raw material purchasing specifications including kosher certificates, vendor product data sheets, raw material ingredient purchasing specifications.
• Ensure aged, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely.
• Attend and participate in daily meetings.
• Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPI’s are met or exceeded.

What You'll Need:

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
• Strong analytical skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• MRP experience.
• SAP experience preferred.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.