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The Planet Group

Master Scheduler

The Planet Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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Starting Salary: $90,000 - 105,000 depending on experience

On-Site Position

Relocation Assistance Available - Sign on Bonus

Key Notes:

Minimum 2+ years Production Scheduling in fast paced high-volume plant manufacturing environment

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term production schedules. This schedule aligns with the available resources including production lines, materials, and labor. The role requires strategic collaboration with production teams, factory leaders, and cross-functional partners to support cost reduction and optimal inventory levels. The Production Scheduler should have excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and knowledge of SAP to complete necessary production orders.

Ways you will make a difference

Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements

Create a production plan within the detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs

Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions

Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service

Complete the detailed schedule for next week’s production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together

Update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required

Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning

Verify that all components are available – both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site – in order to execute the weekly published production schedule

Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)

Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule

Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes

Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements

Schedule demands based on Production Plan requirements and Plant Capacity (daily, weekly or monthly)

Analyze data (e.g., materials availability, inventory levels, production rates, delivery timelines)

Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts

Ensure accuracy in scheduling and documentation

Track every detail of production to avoid bottlenecks

Communicate changes or delays to stakeholders clearly and promptly

Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, purchasing, quality control)

Be able to work on a rotation

Skills that will make you successful

High attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Proficient at completing technical filings

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory

Experiences that will support your success

High School diploma or GED

Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Years experience requirement

Not Applicable

Full-time

Production

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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