Production Scheduler/Planner

WIXON INC; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Educational Assistance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Company Sponsored Employee Events

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WIXON INC in St. Francis, WI is seeking a Production Scheduler/Planner to manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry. Strong knowledge of MRP systems and excellent communication skills are essential.

Wixon provides competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Join a respected company dedicated to innovation and service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Excellent knowledge of systems and methods including MRP.
• Good understanding of allergens and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor production schedules.
• Assign production to minimize costs and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with teams for scheduling parameters.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you a results oriented, self-motivated individual interested in a position that can make a difference within a well-respected company? Wixon is a growing and progressive manufacturer of custom seasoning blends and flavor systems. Located in St. Francis, WI, we have been blending innovation with a passion for service since 1907. We are always looking for talented individuals seeking to build a career and join the Wixon family. Wixon has an immediate opening for a Production Scheduler/Planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, monitor and analyze production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice.
• Schedule the production process and departmental activities relating to material, employee, and equipment availability.
• Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines.
• Work with the manager to execute and implement process improvements.
• Ensure that materials and equipment are pre-arranged for production.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters.
• Generate daily or weekly production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3+ years of position related experience in Food and Beverage industry
• Excellent knowledge of systems and methods including MRP, good computer skills
• understanding of allergens and manufacturing processes
• Good written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, organization skills, and math skills.

Wixon offers much to its employees, including an onsite cafeteria with an employee meal plan, as well as many other competitive benefits which include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Educational Assistance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Days and Paid Holidays. Our corporate campus in St. Francis, WI is close to both the Milwaukee airport and the restaurants, museums, theaters, galleries, and shopping in downtown Milwaukee.

It is Wixon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or physical disability.