Production Scheduler

Job description

A $1B family run food manufacturing company in Elgin, IL (just 30 min from the O’Hare International Airport) with more than 100 years in business is looking for experienced Production Scheduler who are interested in stable work with growth opportunities.

What we offer:

• Rate – up to 85K (Based on Experience)
• Annual Bonus – up to 5% on earned wages
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 401K with a 4% immediate company match
• Medical, dental, vision and many other benefits
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules production to maintain appropriate stock levels in order to service customers in the most efficient manner.
• Reviews and interprets production reports related to open orders and daily schedule. Adjusts schedules as needed. Reviews needs and findings availability for daily schedule variances and future needs.
• Communicates with Purchasing, Customer Service, Shipping and all other departments to exchange pertinent information. Sends/answers communications in a timely manner.
• Conducts investigations into overages/shortages of stock and determines the disposition of overstock as needed.
• Reviews all work orders for accuracy and productivity levels. Problem solves when necessary.
• Works with Supervisors, Managers, and production personnel to maintain efficiencies. Directs, organizes and assists in line start-up as needed. Contributes to staff development and training on a daily basis.
• Enters transfers, adjusts product structure information, maintains computer schedule, and reviews product specs on a routine basis.
• Develops a proficiency in QAD. Keeps updated on and comply with new policies with procedures. Continually strives to expand knowledge base to increase performance level.
• Monitors product freshness and rotation at our DC’s in addition to delivering acceptable service levels.
• Follows through with operations to properly execute new items and shipper events and ensures compliance and timely execution.
• Co-manages inventory, stock levels and reorder points of findings at JBSS plants and vendors, based on customer forecast.
• Communicates all promotions, new initiatives and shipper events with purchasing and operations.
• Works with inventory control to enter new product structures and maintain current structures to reflect necessary changes.
• Develops proficiency in MRP, shop floor controls and other necessary computer systems.
• Coordinates sample runs with operations.
• Researches causes of service and quality issues and designs and implements corrective actions.
• Researches process costing for new items.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Three plus years of experience in a related field.
• QAD experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Solid math and computer skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Selma, TX 78154: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person