What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at MRA-The Management Association?
Production Scheduler
Specialty Cheese Co.
Reeseville, WI
General Description:
Coordinate and revise make sheets, detailing amount and type of product to be made; deliver to appropriate personnel. Troubleshoot problems and concerns from office and sales. Work closely with plant management and customer service to notify of changes and keep apprised of problems, and tour production floor to continue familiarity with operations and to ensure understanding of production and products. Attend meetings as required. Oversee and manage consumption tasks within the ERP system, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation. Supervise the person responsible for consumption data, regularly reviewing and validating their work to ensure proper completion of the process in BC foods.
Required skills:
This is an hourly position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· High School Diploma or equivalent experience or training.
· At least five years of related experience required.
· Food/dairy/manufacturing experience an asset.
· Good hand-eye coordination.
· Ability to multitask.
· Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Specialty Cheese Co.
Reeseville, WI
General Description:
Coordinate and revise make sheets, detailing amount and type of product to be made; deliver to appropriate personnel. Troubleshoot problems and concerns from office and sales. Work closely with plant management and customer service to notify of changes and keep apprised of problems, and tour production floor to continue familiarity with operations and to ensure understanding of production and products. Attend meetings as required. Oversee and manage consumption tasks within the ERP system, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation. Supervise the person responsible for consumption data, regularly reviewing and validating their work to ensure proper completion of the process in BC foods.
Required skills:
- Be able to communicate written and verbally in English – Spanish very useful
- Extensive Knowledge Computer Skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Extensive knowledge of product codes and cuts of product
- Work 40 hours per week in office environment and production setting
This is an hourly position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with customer service and production departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve client or customer needs.
- Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and to acquire additional supplies as needed.
- Ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.
- Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials (milk) and supplies (packaging).
- Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
- Communicates with Department Heads when there are significant variations in product demand.
- Maintains various reporting systems /lot tracker to ensure that documentation is accurate and timely.
- Oversees and manages the consumption tasks in the ERP system, ensuring data integrity and timely updates
- Supervises the person responsible for tracking consumption and verifies the accuracy of their work, ensuring the completion of the process in BC foods.
- Reconciles inaccuracies with customer shipments and deliveries.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.
- Perform corrective actions as required by Quality Assurance.
- Follow Specialty Cheese Company Inc.’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extremely proficient with production planning systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Must have excellent work ethic, consistent attendance, and must be able to work, overtime.
- Demonstrates the ability to use a computer and various programs.
- Shows the ability to understand customer demand and how to alter production so that the demand is met.
- Understand and obey all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Understand and obey all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Proper safety (PPE) must be worn at all times to ensure a safe working environment.
· High School Diploma or equivalent experience or training.
· At least five years of related experience required.
· Food/dairy/manufacturing experience an asset.
· Good hand-eye coordination.
· Ability to multitask.
· Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer