Production Scheduler
CREATIVE WERKS LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL
•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient operations within a manufacturing and co-packing environment. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer demand, inventory levels, labor availability, and line capacity while meeting quality and delivery expectations.
Requirements
- ERP software experience: Syteline or IFS experience is a plus.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- MRP experience is a plus
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
- Participate in company GMP walks
- Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
Nice To Haves
- Syteline or IFS experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
- MRP experience
Responsibilities
- Create and manage daily and weekly production schedules for manufacturing and co-packing lines
- Coordinate with buyers, warehouse, and production teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet client timelines
- Adjust schedules in real time to accommodate changes such as rush orders, equipment downtime, or supply disruptions
- Monitor production progress and communicate status updates, delays, and risks to stakeholders
- Optimize line utilization, minimize downtime, and improve overall production efficiency
- Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements
- Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support inventory management by collaborating with demand planners to align production plans with customer schedules and stock levels
- Has the desire & skillset to thrive in a fast-packed, dynamically growing environment
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
