Production Scheduler/1st Shift en JBSS Inc.

Summary of the Position:

The Production Scheduler develops and maintains short and long-term production schedule plans for all areas of responsibility and is responsible for production reports related to open orders and daily schedules. 

 Functions Of The Position:

• 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. 
• Research causes of service and quality issues and designs and implements corrective actions. 
• Research process costing for new items. 
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Aware and accountable in maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
• Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

Qualifications:

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

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.