Production Scheduler - Full-time

The Production Scheduler is part of the Planning team for our bottling operation. This person is primarily responsible for the management of the production schedule at both Hollis and Poland factories. This role will work to resolve supply issues and concerns with the local operations teams for the region. In addition, the individual is involved with the inventory, warehouse, and production teams to make sure all KPIs and goals are met daily.

Reporting Location: Hollis, ME with Travel Required: 1 x bi-weekly to Poland factory

Pay Range: $24.40 - $32.01 / hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 1st Shift, Full-Time

Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision and accrual starts being earned for time off
Other Benefits: Life insurance, disability, paid vacation, 401k with match and more

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively create a comprehensive master production schedule which considers order fill, water supply, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and line load opportunities daily
• Continual and proactive communications with production, sales, and supply chain teams, respond to and keep each informed of potential problems and opportunities related to forecasted and non-forecasted orders and recommend alternatives and process improvements
• Provide daily / weekly analysis and metrics for production attainment, on-time delivery, order fill, capacity & planning, production constraints, and workarounds
• Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels at internal and external warehouses
• Work with Raw Material Planner to align material requirements with manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and suppliers
• Maintain SAP master data for production priorities, supply areas etc.
• Act as the Planning representation at the daily operations meeting and determine production priorities
• Provide the daily update for all on current schedules, all process order management in SAP and the after-hour directives for the night shift teams to execute
• Develop training guides, process changes, and SOPs as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Planning Management Team

• Bachelor’s degree in a general business field, supply chain related, or manufacturing field preferred
• Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, analytical, quick learner, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Must be able to tactfully accept and resolve challenges from multiple departments
• Strong SAP knowledge, specifically Production Planning module.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point & strong Excel skills required
• Must be flexible in working hours – overtime, vacation coverage, taking calls after hours and off-shifts
• Customer service oriented
• Other duties as assigned