Production Scheduling Coordinator

Millborn Seeds, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to translate sales orders into manufacturing orders and align production with deadlines. This role requires strong organizational skills and clear communication.

You will coordinate across sales, customer service, production, and logistics in a fast-paced environment, monitor schedules, and drive continuous improvement in order processing and scheduling workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, order management, or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing orders, production management systems, or ERP software.
• Familiarity with agricultural products, seed processing, or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage manufacturing orders based on sales specifications.
• Coordinate production schedules and prioritize manufacturing orders by deadlines.
• Serve as a primary liaison between sales, customer service, production, and logistics.
• Monitor production workloads and timelines; adjust priorities as needed.
• Communicate production schedules, order status, and completion dates to departments.
• Coordinate with logistics to align production completion with shipping schedules.
• Identify scheduling conflicts or capacity constraints and resolve them.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing order records in company systems.
• Support continuous improvement of order processing and communication workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

As a leading seed supplier, Millborn offers a vertically integrated supply chain, a robust seed lineup, and an unmatched support team. Our expertise allows us to serve a wide range of customers and seed needs across North America.

Since 1987, Millborn has focused on being the single source for any seed need, no matter our customers’ goals. Our broad product offering, operational capabilities, and experienced team allow us to deliver the seed, service, and support our customers need. Team Millborn is made up of people who do the right thing, no exception. We are authentic, genuine, and committed to excellence in everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Millborn Seeds is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to support daily manufacturing order management and production scheduling. This role is responsible for translating customer orders into accurate manufacturing orders, coordinating production priorities, and keeping sales, customer service, production, and logistics aligned to meet customer deadlines.

This position is well-suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, proactive problem-solver, and dependable team player who takes ownership of keeping orders moving efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage manufacturing orders based on sales specifications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate production schedules and prioritize manufacturing orders based on customer deadlines, operational capacity, and business needs.
• Serve as a primary point of communication between sales, customer service, production, and logistics to align schedules and expectations.
• Monitor production workloads and timelines, adjusting priorities as needed to accommodate changing demands.
• Communicate production schedules, order status, and anticipated completion dates to relevant departments.
• Coordinate with logistics to align production completion timelines with shipping schedules and customer delivery expectations.
• Identify and communicate potential scheduling conflicts, delays, or capacity constraints and work with the appropriate teams to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing order records and scheduling information within company systems.
• Support continuous improvement of order processing, scheduling, and communication workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and production demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and accountable for completing work accurately and on time.

PREFERRED

• Previous experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, order management, or a related field.
• Experience working with manufacturing orders, production management systems, or ERP software.
• Familiarity with agricultural products, seed processing, or manufacturing operations.