Production Scheduler I

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members. The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development. POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing daily and weekly production activities in a pistachio processing and packaging facility. This role ensures efficient use of labor, equipment, and raw materials while meeting customer demand, quality standards, and shipping deadlines.

Requirements

Preferably 2-5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or food processing (nut processing experience preferred).
Must have excellent time and project management skills.
Proficient in computer skills to include Word, Excel, Sage, ERP, etc.
Ability to multitask and work effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining professionalism.

Nice To Haves

nut processing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for pistachio processing and packaging lines.
Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, quality assurance, and logistics teams to align production with raw material availability and customer orders.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules in real-time to address equipment downtime, labor shortages, or supply issues.
Ensure optimal utilization of processing equipment, packaging lines, and workforce.
Track inventory levels of raw pistachios, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
Collaborate with sales and customer service to meet order fulfillment deadlines and priorities.
Analyze production data to improve efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
Maintain accurate scheduling records in ERP/MRP systems.
Support compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA regulations) and company policies.
Communicate schedules and changes clearly to production supervisors and plant management.