Production Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Convert a monthly production plan into detailed daily and weekly production schedules.
• Continuously update and review key data points to ensure the translation of production into hour requirements.
• Build daily and weekly shift schedules to ensure hitting the plan, including determining need for overtime or movement of resources.
• Determine resource allocation to the appropriate department at the right time.
• Balance line loading and production scheduling based upon planned or unplanned employee time off.
• Optimize the run strategy to maximize throughput to reduce waste (batch sizes/SKU’s to reduce changeovers).
• Confirm readiness of all materials to meet production plan.
• Lead the build, communication, dissemination, and execution of the site production schedule across all product categories.
• Build Flower allocations based on shipments, inventory, and sales strategy.
• Diligently review the demand forecast to optimize inventory levels and protect the business from lost sales.
• Communicate production schedule and inventory projections actively to site leadership.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with site Operation Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning teams to ensure the delivery of the production plan.
• Conduct analysis of supply chain processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Implement and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track production attainment.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively adapt and enhance the overall supply chain strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production environment as a Production Supervisor or similar supply chain experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook). Tableau a plus.
• Initiative-taking, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with commitment to quality work.
• High attention to details and due diligence.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication and people skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Understands and complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb and the cannabis industry.
• Consistently operates with an elevated level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
• Able to anticipate needs, find alternative solutions and be proactive in achieving desired outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.