Production Scheduler

Job Details: Job Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA, Salary Range: $32.00 - $38.00Hourly, JOB SUMMARY 

Production Scheduler creates and modifies production schedule to ensure 100% on-time shipment of customer orders and looks for synergies in the business to improve factory efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

Schedule jobs daily for maximum throughput, customer satisfaction and on-time performance 
Plan finished goods in planning software accordingly based on customer orders and commercialization needs
Check FG inventory and adjust plan when needed to maintain a proper inventory par level
Balance the plan in planning software and in the weekly report with use of allergen cleaning sequence and line constraints / capabilities
Review and adjust stock plan to ensure adequate inventory on hand or proper production scheduled
Identify priorities from daily plan to cover shipping needs, and communicate to the team
Reconcile Everett Plan to ensure all levels’ jobs match before publishing schedule
Coordinate with Procurement / Production / Maintenance / PD with any plan changes
Integrate jobs from planning software into Ross and then run transactions after as needed
Run and maintain Master Production Schedule, and distribute to procurement team
Manage jobs in ross by creating, amending, and deleting when needed based on plan changes
Produce, publish, and release Daily schedule consisting of bulk, retail, stock and distribute to production team
Interface with all value chain functions such as manufacturing, purchasing, customer service, and plant  
Adjust production plan at any moment in response to production needs or excess/lack of materials 
Provide guidance to several teams on priorities throughout production 
Communicate with the team about plant attainment, yield issues, any potential schedule changes
Review aged FG report daily / weekly and work with customer service / QA / Sales / Shipping to mitigate risk where possible
Innovate and drive changes in established processes, methods, and procedures 
Participate in physical inventory activities 
Assist with various project related tasks as needed
Other duties as assigned 

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Works under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others. 
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Position is not responsible for supervising others.   

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED 

High school diploma or GED required. 
Requires one - three years of experience 
Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook. 
Broad knowledge of manufacturing, production, and inventory control functions 
Must display a high level of organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy 
Must be able to problem solve and think independently due to the speed and rate of change occurring in this manufacturing environment  
Ability to multi-task  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Production Scheduler encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts 

Work requires little or no physical exertion. 

Mental & Visual Demands 

Work performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks. 
Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time. 

Work Environment and Hazards 

Employee typically works in a normal office environment free from noise and hazards. 

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