Job Description

Production Scheduler

Manufacturing | Food & Beverage

We are partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization seeking a Production Scheduler to support operations and co-packer production activities. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Manager of Master Scheduling and plays a critical part in ensuring efficient production planning, inventory accuracy, and on-time fulfillment.

This position operates within FDA, FSMA, and GFSI food safety requirements and is primarily office-based.

What You’ll Do

• Use forecasting tools to determine production requirements and build production schedules
• Schedule production internally and with external co-packers
• Assign new item SKUs and define production processes
• Manage rework activities at internal and co-packer locations
• Process shipments of finished goods to internal and external warehouses
• Coordinate freight with carriers and enter loads into the TMS system
• Request and manage ingredient documentation for co-packers
• Reconcile co-packer invoices and provide documentation to Accounts Payable
• Update co-packer pricing and product pricing in the ERP system
• Determine ingredient requirements for upcoming production campaigns
• Process production orders and reconcile inventory following co-packer runs
• Coordinate the return of unused raw materials after production campaigns
• Support additional scheduling and operations initiatives as assigned

What Our Client Is Looking For

• 3–5+ years of scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, finance, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Business Administration
• Project Management
• Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

Work Environment & Schedule

• Office-based role
• Standard work schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• No direct reports
• No travel required

📩 Interested?

If you have a strong scheduling or planning background and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with both internal teams and co-packers, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

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