Production Scheduling Coordinator – Brookings, SD

Millborn Seeds, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to support daily manufacturing order management and production scheduling.

This role translates customer orders into manufacturing orders, coordinates production priorities, and keeps sales, customer service, production, and logistics aligned to meet deadlines. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and production demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage manufacturing orders based on sales specifications and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate production schedules and prioritize orders by deadlines and capacity.
• Serve as primary communication link between sales, customer service, production, and logistics.
• Monitor workloads and adjust timelines to meet changing demands.
• Communicate schedules, status, and completion dates to relevant departments.
• Coordinate with logistics to align production with shipping and delivery expectations.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and work with teams to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing order records in company systems.
• Support continuous improvement of order processing and scheduling workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.