Master Production Scheduler

About the role

The Master Production Scheduler will lead the coordination and optimization of egg processing and toast production, inventory, and distribution schedules. This key role ensures efficient demand fulfillment while maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly egg and toast production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales and Procurement teams to align resources and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, yields, and schedule adherence.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to account for real-time production variances, equipment downtime, or supply chain disruptions.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure availability of material and packaging.
• Cookery shipments with logistics to meet customer delivery requirements and minimize storage times.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Track and monitor daily liquid egg supply- identify risks, challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capability to evaluate complex planning scenarios and develop effective production schedules.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of raw material planning, commodity tracking, and inventory optimization.
• Experience managing products with short shelf-life requirements, including monitoring inventory levels, minimizing waste, and maintaining product freshness.
• Ability to analyze production capacity, demand forecasts, inventory trends, and supply constraints to balance operational needs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: SUMIF/SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis and Reporting Tools, Database Integration, VBA/Macro Development.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to continuously adjust production schedules and planning strategies in response to changing business conditions, customer demand, and material availability.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with Production, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Leadership teams.
• Ability to remain composed, solution-oriented, and productive while managing changing priorities, supply constraints, and scheduling challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions and provide clear updates to stakeholders.

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Budget and Cost Control
• Communication Proficiency
• Managing for Results
• Soft Skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Our goal is to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Pay

$XX.XX - $YY.YY per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be required as needed.