What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finite Scheduler position at Tropicale Foods, LLC?
Finite Scheduler
The finite scheduler is responsible for creating the daily production schedule based on capacity, material availability and supply needs. Success requires being able to work from your desk, in the plant and in the warehouse. This role makes effective business decisions, troubleshoots issues with the production team, inputs data in ERP system and ensures that the schedule minimizes changeovers and down time. The Finite Scheduler is a member of the Tropicale Foods Planning team and represents the business needs of the organization within the production facility.
Direct Reports: None
RESPONSIBILITIES
- · Coordinate daily production schedule with Planning, Procurement and Plant Operations teams
- · Adjust shared Production Schedule for washes and changeovers
- · Reconcile discrepancies between ERP data and physical inventories, Cycle Counts
o Communicate issues i.e. shortages, inventory discrepancies
- · Monitor production progress and make ERP adjustments as needed
- · Create and close Deacom L2 and L1 production jobs daily
- · Review daily material inventory to ensure accurate supply availability and code date accuracy
- · Provide delivery schedules for milk, sugar and other commodities as needed
- · Create and oversee thaw schedule for frozen ingredients
- · Collaborate with Procurement on incoming material requirements
- · Monitor consumption to ensure proper materials usage
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or trade school equivalent is required
- Work experience in a manufacturing organization required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with ERP knowledge
- Must be detail-oriented, curious and enjoy solving problems
- Strong teamwork, communication and decision-making skills
- Proven ability to effectively manage changing priorities
- Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of the job, the associate is regularly required to stand for an extended amount of time, walk and reach with hands and arms