Production Scheduler
creative werks · Elk Grove Village, IL · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules for manufacturing and co-packing lines
- Cook with buyers, warehouse, and production teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet client timelines
- Adjust schedules in real time to accommodate changes such as rush orders, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions
- Monitor production progress and communicate status updates, delays, and risks to stakeholders
- Optimize line utilization, minimize downtime, and improve overall production efficiency
- Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support inventory management by collaborating with demand planners to align production plans with customer schedules and stock levels
Requirements
- ERP software experience: Syteline or IFS experience is a plus.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- MRP experience is a plus.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or equivalent.
- Food Safety Responsibilities: Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness), Participate in company GMP walks, Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring.
Skills
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ERP software experience: Syteline or IFS experience is a plus.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- MRP experience is a plus.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business.
Pay
$65,000 - $75,000 plus 8% bonus opportunity
Schedule
Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees