Production Scheduler

Jackson's Food Company

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Muskego, Wisconsin, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
ERP systems (Business Central)

About the role

MISSION:

Jackson’s Food Company is the leading manufacturer of sweet potato kettle chips cooked in premium oils. Our Snack Super™ brand is powered by heroic employees, sweet potatoes, and superior oils. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Production Scheduler at Jackson's Food Company, the role involves developing production schedules in response to sales orders, forecasts, demand, and the production plan. Active collaboration with the Supply Chain Director and Production Planner, and contributing to efficient scheduling with the Operations team are integral to the position. Troubleshooting supply chain issues and preparation of essential supply chain reports reflect a commitment to optimizing production processes and staying current with industry trends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individual will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

Scheduling Responsibilities:

Maintain a 4-week production schedule in Business Central, ensuring work orders are accurately entered.

Work closely with the production planner to schedule production orders to meet demand.

Collaborate with the E-commerce team to assess inventory needs and incorporate them into the production schedule.

Review and approve customer requests for changes in order quantity and delivery dates, as forwarded by the customer service department.

Ensure adherence to production schedules by regularly reporting schedule versus actual output to the team.

Develop comprehensive production schedules in response to sales orders, forecasts, and demand dynamics.

Ensure adherence to deadlines through a proactive approach, guaranteeing the fulfillment of supply chain needs.

Work collaboratively with the Operations team to assess scheduling needs, maximizing throughput during shifts.

Monitor hour by hour production progress to adjust schedules when needed.

Prepare comprehensive supply chain reports, providing valuable insights and analytics.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school;

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training;

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite; experience with ERP systems required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

At Jackson's, every team member is accountable for comprehending our SQF food safety policy, recognizing its relevance to their role, and actively upholding their responsibility in guaranteeing the production of safe and superior-quality products.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form in response to customer request, complaints and concerns.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations while adhering to Jackson’s core values

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Jackson's Food Company

Manufacturer of premium sweet potato and kettle chips.

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