Schedule Coordinator

House--autry-Mills-Inc; Four Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

House-Autry Mills in North Carolina is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to develop and manage production schedules across our manufacturing locations. You will analyze inventories, forecast demand, and coordinate with Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, Customer Service and Warehouse Operations to keep materials flowing and orders on track.

This onsite role emphasizes food safety, allergen control, sanitation and efficient changeovers, with a focus on minimizing shortages and optimizing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and forecasting principles.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, allergen management, sanitation requirements, and production sequencing preferred.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret inventory reports, production data, and sales demand information.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for both manufacturing locations.
• Run and analyze negative inventory reports to identify inventory shortages, discrepancies, and production requirements.
• Analyze sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels to determine production needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Management teams to ensure schedules align with customer demand and operational capabilities.
• Monitor finished goods and raw material inventory levels and recommend production adjustments as needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support business objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
• Place or recommend appropriate orders for ingredients and materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor bulk ingredient levels in silos and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions.
• Evaluate production capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and changeover requirements when developing schedules.
• Maintain awareness of allergen controls, product contamination risks, sanitation requirements, and system cleanout needs when planning production runs.
• Schedule products strategically to minimize allergen changeovers and maximize production efficiency.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly and effectively to affected departments.
• Monitor production performance and make schedule adjustments as necessary to address inventory shortages, customer demands, equipment issues, or unexpected disruptions.
• Prepare and distribute production reports, inventory analyses, and scheduling metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Inventory management

Production planning

Forecasting

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

House-Autry is a dynamic and growing food company that has flourished for over 200 years. Our expansion into new markets and new product lines is providing exciting new employment opportunities that offer rewarding work and comprehensive training, along with competitive pay and benefits. Our growing business provides plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement, allowing you to create a fulfilling career as a part of our team. Join the House-Autry family and be part of our exciting future!

We are looking for a Scheduling Coordinator to join our NC team. The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for supporting the developing and maintaining production schedules for both House-Autry manufacturing locations to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently while optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and resource utilization. This position serves as a key link between Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, Customer Service, and Warehouse Operations to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and finished goods while adhering to food safety, allergen control, and sanitation requirements.

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES INCUMBENT TO BE ONSITE and BE ABLE TO WORK IN OUR PRODUCTION AREA WHEN NEEDED

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for both manufacturing locations.
• Run and analyze negative inventory reports to identify inventory shortages, discrepancies, and production requirements.
• Analyze sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels to determine production needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Management teams to ensure schedules align with customer demand and operational capabilities.
• Monitor finished goods and raw material inventory levels and recommend production adjustments as needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support business objectives while minimizing excess inventory.
• Place or recommend appropriate orders for ingredients and materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor bulk ingredient levels in silos and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions.
• Evaluate production capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and changeover requirements when developing schedules.
• Maintain awareness of allergen controls, product contamination risks, sanitation requirements, and system cleanout needs when planning production runs.
• Schedule products strategically to minimize allergen changeovers and maximize production efficiency.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly and effectively to affected departments.
• Monitor production performance and make schedule adjustments as necessary to address inventory shortages, customer demands, equipment issues, or unexpected disruptions.
• Prepare and distribute production reports, inventory analyses, and scheduling metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, scheduling efficiency, and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and forecasting principles.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, allergen management, sanitation requirements, and production sequencing preferred.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret inventory reports, production data, and sales demand information.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound business judgment.

About Us:

Delivering Southern Crafted Goodness® Since 1812, House-Autry Mills has been a staple Southern food brand for over 200 years. We offer over two-dozen products for consumers to use at home and craft specialty blends for the Food Service industry. Our full product line-up includes traditionally seasoned coatings, breading mixes, and sauces. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a diverse team of different experiences and backgrounds and we are always looking for new talent to join our growing family. For more information about House-Autry Mills please visit House-Autry.com or follow us on Facebook Instagram Twitter or LinkedIn .

House-Autry Mills provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, genetic information, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities or any other basis protected by state or federal law.