Plant Inbound Outbound Scheduler

Kellogg's • Kentwood, MI

240d • $72,900 - $95,655

About The Position

As the Plant Inbound-Outbound Scheduler, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate shipments to distribution centers and customers. You will coordinate receiving of raw and packaging materials and ingredients and ensure all shipments are processed efficiently. This position is located at our Grand Rapids, MI plant and typically follows standard business hours, with some on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend work. You will be an integral part of our operations services team, helping keep our plant running smoothly and on-time. This role is a great way to begin a long-term career within plant operations. High performing individuals can grow within operations, logistics, or procurement. Join us in Grand Rapids to develop your career at Kellanova!

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Advanced computer literacy within SAP or similar system, inventory location systems and Microsoft software applications.
• Strong problem solving ability and negotiation skills with internal and external customers.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage complex situations.
• Ability to function in a union environment and promote positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shipments in and out of plant.
• Put together the day-to-day outbound shipment schedule for shipping.
• Process emergency requests for soonest possible delivery.
• Investigate and clear up all potential order cuts.
• Maintain functional warehouse inventory levels and manage floor balance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, including Food Safety and plant sanitary conditions.
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes and procedures.
• Maintain understanding of processes and functional interdependencies.
• Recognize and escalate issues identified as risks or opportunities to improve plant performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED