What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Oats Overnight?
A Little About Us
Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high-protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer, and we’re now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy.
We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly in the R&D process, an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.
This is an exciting stage – we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.
Every teammate here has equity because we’re building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you’re excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.
We are not accepting candidates from third-party recruiters or agencies for this role — direct applicants only.
What’s The Job?
The Production Scheduler supports the Planning & Scheduling Manager by creating manufacturing work orders and batch records, tracking and reporting daily production, and ensuring efficient use of time and resources to meet customer demand. This includes anticipating bottlenecks, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining a rolling production schedule that aligns with business needs.
What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high-protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer, and we’re now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy.
We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly in the R&D process, an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.
This is an exciting stage – we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.
Every teammate here has equity because we’re building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you’re excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.
We are not accepting candidates from third-party recruiters or agencies for this role — direct applicants only.
What’s The Job?
The Production Scheduler supports the Planning & Scheduling Manager by creating manufacturing work orders and batch records, tracking and reporting daily production, and ensuring efficient use of time and resources to meet customer demand. This includes anticipating bottlenecks, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining a rolling production schedule that aligns with business needs.
What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
- Create, track, and maintain work orders within a weekly production schedule
- Set weekly production goals and determine schedule priorities based on line capacity
- Schedule orders to meet promised dates and optimize productivity
- Maintain a 6-week production schedule and adjust as needed
- Partner with manufacturing to actively manage daily production schedules and expedite rush orders
- Participate in bi-weekly production scheduling meetings
- Coordinate cross-functionally to maintain workflow and resolve issues
- Track problematic orders and escalate as necessary
- Manage and coordinate special tasks or projects as assigned
- Other duties as needed
What You’ve Done And Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of production scheduling, order processing, or inventory analyst experience
- 1 year of supply chain or manufacturing experience; ERP/MRP experience required (Fishbowl a plus)
- Proficient in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs), Excel, and Word
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ERP/MRP systems, order processing, and basic machine/equipment capabilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple levels of the organization
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- A relentless drive to get things done and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Why You Might Like Working Here
- This is going to be fun
- Casual, friendly culture – serious about what we do, not about ourselves
- Every employee has equity
- High growth potential with opportunities to expand
- Free oatmeal (it’s very good)
Why You Might Not Like Working Here
- It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high
- We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment
Physical Demands
- Must be able to work near food ingredients with potential allergen exposure
- Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other standards
- Must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance
The Perks
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
- Parental Leave
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Weekly Pay
- Stock options – every employee is an owner
- Free, delicious oatmeal
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
