Production Scheduler- Centerville

Production Scheduler- Centerville

Location:Centerville TN
Department:Production
Employment Type:Full-Time

About AGRANA Fruit

AGRANA Fruit is proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified organization reflecting our commitment to a high-trust collaborative and employee-focused culture.

As the global market leader in fruit preparations AGRANA Fruit develops innovative fruit ingredients for the refrigerated and frozen dairy bakery and food service fact every third cup of yogurt consumed worldwidecontainsfruit prepared by AGRANA.

Ifyourelooking to join an innovative collaborative company where your work directly supports world-class food manufacturers AGRANA Fruit offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

Position Summary

AGRANA Fruit isseekinga highly organized and team-orientedProductionSchedulerto evaluate and understand inventories providing product to the customer as requested. The scheduler will input the production schedule to coordinate the best product mix to provide the most efficient production whilemaintaininglabor balances.They will have weekly meetings with the management team to review the upcoming weeks schedule to allow for feedback and make any necessary adjustments to the schedule.Reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented thrives in a fast-paced environment andpossessesexcellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling

• Input the production schedule analyze orders and available raw materials

• Schedule rinsesboilouts and sanitations

• Analyze open orders andscheduleto provide the most efficient schedule to the plant.

• Work with New Product Development (NPD) and technical services to ensure trials are scheduledtimelyand accurately

• OptimizeRework scheduling

• Convert and release orders in SAP ensuring all materials are available for the production schedule prior to release

• Download all orders and verify all are loaded for production

• Create the weekly production schedule report and conduct meeting for the management team

• Work with the Operations team to review batch sizes tooptimizeline capacity and tote fill weights

• Daily review of quality

• Reschedule production if needed

• Schedule preventative maintenance as requested by the Maintenance Manager

• Schedule Gasket changes and metal detector tests as.

• Communicate closely with the production team and Supply Chain Supervisor on staying up to date with the production lines making any necessary adjustments

Purchasing

• Order materialsfor the production plan andensurethey are all delivered at the right temperature on time; follow-up with suppliers and/or carriers as needed.

• Verifyall materials and packaging supplies are ordered by working with the Materials Planner(s) to ensure production is covered.

Inventory

• Participate in cycle counts as needed and physical inventories.

• Review of finished product inventory to ensure proper product is scheduled and produced.

• Ensure rework is scheduled to allow foroptimumusage

• Ensure rework inventory ismaintainedand consumptions are posted

• Correct any issues to ensureaccurateinventory

• Review issues with the Customer Service team to ensure all items are addressed

Core Competencies

The successful candidate willdemonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Professional customer service mindset.

• Team-oriented approach with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Business or applicable field

• 3-5 years experience in Scheduling Planning Capacity Planning

• 3-5 years experience in SAP in PP and MM module or similar planning system

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in buying and/orpurchasinga plus.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or applicable field a plus.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Word

Benefits

AGRANA Fruit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health wellness and financial well-being of our employees including:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits

• Wellness programs

• Retirement savings opportunities

• Paid time off

• Career development opportunities

• Collaborative employee-focused work environment

Why Join AGRANA Fruit

At AGRANA Fruityoullbecome part of a global organization recognized for innovation quality and collaboration. Our employees play an essential role in supplying leading food manufacturers around the world while enjoying opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AGRANA Fruit is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are respected valued and empowered to succeed. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business needs.

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