Production Scheduler

Furlani Foods LLC. foster's a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a Production Scheduler the Production Scheduler is accountable for the day-to-day activities required to create, maintain and optimize purchase orders and create and maintain detailed production schedule to support the supply and inventory plan. Maintain parameters in the system for materials plan and production plan and is the point person with the supply organization to solve short to mid-term issues.

Key Responsibilities:

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO (Flour, Palm and Soy Oil, Folding Cartons and Shipping Boxes )

REPLENISHMENT PLANNING:

Daily / Weekly / Monthly Activities:

• Review MRP, issue Purchase orders, read action messages and update the supply plan
• Review shorts and place order materials as required
• Communicate supply issues, deviations from plan and potential resolutions and adjust supply plans daily
• Communicate Purchase orders packaging and ingredients with the vendors
• Act as primary interface with customer service, production and logistics.
• Maintain the integrity of the supply plan with vendors

Parameters Review / Product Life Cycle Management:

• Review and update parameters in the system - MOQ, Lead Time, Order Policies, Safety Stocks
• Review and recommend transfer from VMI to MTO and vice versa
• Update products status (Active / Inactive)
• Review and update transition plan for packaging and ingredients changes
• Optimize inventory for transitioning or discontinuing items

Continuous Improvement / Others:

• Identify action plans to improve processes within Production Planning Team
• Cover for teammates when on vacation / off work
• Other duties as required.

SITE SCHEDULING

• Translate final time phased production plan into detailed schedule for each asset and manage daily production schedules, 7-day outlook, supply problems and resolution.
• Assure schedule is continually maintained and communicated throughout the supply chain.
• Communicate supply issues, deviations from plan and potential resolutions and adjust production plans on a daily basis
• Act as primary interface with customer service, production and logistics.
• Responsible for transfer of FG to customer warehouses
• Maintain the integrity of the schedule with manufacturing.
• Measure weekly schedule performance to standards.
• Update production standards based on the agreed upon demonstrated rates.
• Analyze fill rate issues and work with the team for resolution

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

* Post-secondary education with confirmed graduation required (in a related field

preferred)

* Bachelor's degree preferred

* APICS modules or certification (ie. CPIM) is an asset

CONSIDERED A PLUS:

* Strong Collaboration with Vendors, Procurement, Planning and Distribution teams

* Looks for the win/win solution while driving improvement for the entire supply chain

* Flexibility on work hours

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heat and extreme cold, and food allergens. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An office space; working on a computer, telephone, desk, and chair as needed to complete administrative tasks. Enter and work within temperature-controlled environments of -10 to 85 degrees. Some assignments may involve exposure to noise, chemicals, biohazards, and various forms of radiation. Some assignments could be extremely dangerous in the event of dizziness, loss of consciousness, or loss of balance. Working conditions are normal for a plant manufacturing food. Food safety practices are followed and upheld to the full extent. All employees will be required to wear slip resistant safety steel toe shoe.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.