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HP Hood LLC · 13 hours ago

Master Scheduler

Batavia, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$74K/yr - $87K/yr

3+ years exp

HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. The Master Scheduler is responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling, and supervising products throughout their production process to ensure efficiency and avoid waste.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review inventory levels versus sales daily

Establish production schedules based on demand forecast and inventory levels

Manage the flow of bulk raw materials, including quantity to be received, versus capacity based on estimated production flow and projected consumption

Understand systems constraints/limitations to avoid potential scheduling conflicts/waste

Monitor and report on Shop Order completions

Work closely with Plant Management, Materials planners, and Global Supply Chain Planning to develop and execute optimal production schedules and inventory control

Monitor and ensure appropriate master data setup and continuous monitoring to align with production processes

Ensure continuous feedback with manufacturing to ensure scheduling information is kept up to date, including but not limited to; demonstrated run rates, start times, ends times, resources, BOM’s, scrap rates, CIP times and materials sequence

Clearly understand all requirements and constraints at the plant level for a production plan (consideration of min/max batch sizes, resource assignment, materials sequencing on resources, changeover/startup allowances and materials availability

Establish raw materials at the sub assembly level to meet production needs while avoiding potential expiry, product returns or waste

Create and/or organize a production schedule on a daily basis and update as required based on production results

Understand restrictions/capabilities of production lines

Ensure production that meets customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime

Manage interdependent demand flows for incoming raw materials to avoid conflict and/or waste

Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved

Work closely with Purchasing Team so as to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner and changes to schedule are communicated

Make sure schedules are given to employees in a timely fashion and that any distortions in the company’s schedule are accounted for always

Maintain different reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and also timely

Qualification

MRP systemsSAPProduction schedulingSupply chain knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years in master scheduling role

A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position

Experience working with MRP systems mandatory

Must have excellent communication skills so as to be able to pass the necessary information to both customers and employees

Must be able to work in a team environment cordially and effectively, as well as having the ability to lead a team if required to

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)

Must exhibit a high level of flexibility and an ability to multi-task at all times

Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Must possess at least a basic knowledge of supply chain activities

Must have good time management ability so as to be able to meet up with orders and schedules

Must be able to make use of different data base programs especially Microsoft Excel