Production Scheduler - Fresh Foods Manufacturing

F & S Produce Company Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins

401(K) including company match!

Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

Career Advancement opportunities andTu

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods, a national leader in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions, is seeking a Production Scheduler. You will build and maintain the master production schedule guiding labor, materials, and equipment toward daily output goals, based on customer orders and resource availability.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and production team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating independence, detail-orientation, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree in business/management or five years of equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in production scheduling or planning, preferably in medium-scale food production.
• Strong Excel and overall computer skills, especially Office suite.
• Able to re-plan quickly when priorities shift and work independently.
• Highly organized with strong time-management and clear communication.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Physical ability to work on the production floor in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and publish the master production schedule, setting sequence and lead times to meet ship dates.
• Develop long- and short-term schedules; revise based on daily results and material availability.
• Coordinate new product launches, including launch runs and sample verification.
• Conduct time studies to measure line performance and identify efficiency gains.
• Maintain raw material and packaging inventory to meet production needs and rotate stock.
• Schedule staff to demand and partner with Plant Manager on efficiency, labor hours, and safety.
• Complete daily documentation and escalate production issues to the Plant Manager and QA as needed.

Skills

Production scheduling

Time-management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Resource allocation

Independent work

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

College degree in business/production field (preferred) or 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

F&S Fresh Foods, a national leader in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions, is seeking a Production Scheduler. You will build and maintain the master production schedule guiding labor, materials, and equipment toward daily output goals, based on customer orders and resource availability.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and production team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating independence, detail-orientation, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities to