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Sterling Engineering

Sr. Production Scheduler | Food Manufacturing

Sterling Engineering, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019

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Job Description

Job Title : Production Scheduler - Food Manufacturing

Location : Des Plaines, IL

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Compensation : $80k - $95k +bonus

Overview : Seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to manage daily production planning, material flow, and inventory control in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production schedules align with customer demand, supplier availability, and internal operational goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, publish, and maintain daily and weekly production schedules. Coordinate work-in-progress and finished goods planning across multiple production areas. Issue and manage purchase and shop orders through an ERP system (preferably IFS). Track inventory levels, adjust orders, and update production data to prevent shortages. Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve supply or scheduling issues. Analyze production efficiency and report on schedule adherence and performance. Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of scheduling experience in a food manufacturing environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (IFS preferred). Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Procurement, Operations, and Commercial teams.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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