Production Scheduler

Job Title: Production Scheduler

The associate in this position is responsible for coordinating a continuous flow of inbound packaging materials to assure an uninterrupted supply to meet scheduled production as well as managing the inventory of those materials in a manner which optimizes cash flow and minimizes the risk of obsolescence.

What are we looking for?

• A great amount of knowledge/experience is required to understand material relationships and the implications of material shortages, etc.
• Must be familiar with material sources, vendor base, and material lead times, plant production schedules, and rates.
• Associate must be knowledgeable with MRP systems.
• Solid mathematical background
• PC literacy (MS Office)

EDUCATION:

• High school education (Two or four year degree preferred). This position requires a solid systems background, an understanding of the packaging materials used, and PC literacy (SAP, Microsoft Excel).

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience in manufacturing role and/or 2 year technical degree
• Routinely manages day-to-day inventories in excess of $2,000,000. A high degree of accuracy is required to work in an environment that is constantly changing without making errors which would shortly lead to downtime and the costs associated with stock-outs.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Analyze daily SAP generated reports to determine packaging material inventory position and take appropriate actions necessary to ensure ongoing plant operations without material shortages.
• Communicate with suppliers the production need for packaging. Work with SMS (supplier managed supply) vendors to facilitate production and delivery to the Waco plant.
• Work with additional packaging vendors to maintain adequate supplies of expense items (stretch film, slipsheets, tape, glue, etc) and other items as needed (line trials, R&D work).
• Prepare summary/position reports on packaging material inventories including period end reports. Maintain proper balance of safety stock levels to meet both customer service targets and inventory level reduction targets.
• Manage disposition process for specification deviations for all inbound packaging materials and facilitate reject/waiver process.
• Manage item set up and transition to minimize packaging write-offs, raw material expirations, and plant waste.
• Work with Execution and network planners to develop an executable production plan.
• Work with existing vendor base to automate daily order releases, and streamline information flow from the MRP system for replenishment process. Become knowledge expert on EDI (electronic data interchange) for requirements and vendor base.
• Seek innovative solutions and develop step-function improvements in processes including the use of new technology.
• Develop best practices and standard work instructions for the inbound role.
• Contribute to team engagement.
• Back up other site logistics areas as required.

Skills:

• Equipment Utilization, Health and Safety, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Verbal Communication

Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively, Directs Work, Drives Engagement, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes, Plans and Aligns

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

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