Production Scheduler: Drive On-Time Meal Shipments

Elior; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Traditions Prepared Meals LLC in Pearl, MS is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production plans that meet customer demand while balancing inventory, staffing, and capacity. The role requires coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA, and Customer Service to ensure timely meal availability for shipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of scheduling experience, with strong Excel and ERP system skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly strongly preferred in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field.
• Two or more years of production scheduling, production planning, inventory control, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or manufacturing systems; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing capacity, inventory management, material requirements, and production lead times.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, communicate clearly, and coordinate across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely scheduling information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules across lines based on orders, forecasts, inventory, and capacity.
• Translate demand into production requirements by product, quantity, line, and required completion date.
• Confirm availability of ingredients, packaging, and other materials before scheduling production; communicate shortages and coordinate resolution.
• Review finished goods and WIP inventory to prevent stockouts and overproduction.
• Sequence production to account for changeovers, sanitation, allergen controls, equipment limits, and product requirements.
• Coordinate schedules with production leadership to align staffing and equipment availability.
• Monitor actual production against the schedule and adjust for downtime or changes.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, and product availability to affected departments.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Warehouse to align production with shipping deadlines.
• Create and maintain manufacturing orders and scheduling records in the company’s systems.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide visibility into upcoming requirements and risks.
• Track schedule attainment, shortages, and scheduling measures; identify recurring issues and suggest improvements.
• Support new product launches, seasonal demand, and special orders by incorporating requirements into the plan.
• Follow company food safety, quality, workplace safety, and inventory control procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Traditions Prepared Meals LLC in Pearl, MS is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and maintain production plans that meet customer demand while balancing inventory, staffing, and capacity. The role requires coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA, and Customer Service to ensure timely meal availability for shipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of scheduling experience, with strong Excel and ERP system skills.