Specialist - Production Scheduler

METROLINA GREENHOUSES•Huntersville, NC

16d

About The Position

The Production Scheduler develops, coordinates, and maintains an ERP-driven production schedule for greenhouse operations. The role coordinates planting, growing, product availability, and shipping timelines to support efficient operations and align production with business objectives, available resources, and customer demand. It uses ERP and scheduling systems, workflows, reports, and alerts to monitor progress and identify opportunities to improve productivity and automation. The position requires a structured, system-driven approach, but not deep ERP or data analytics expertise. The scheduler works across production, sales, logistics, and procurement to coordinate supply and demand, monitor inventory, and ensure materials are available when needed. The position is primarily outdoors, with work between locations and in an indoor office environment for administrative duties. It may require occasional weekend or holiday work based on production needs.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in production scheduling, inventory planning, or operations coordination; preferably in a greenhouse, agriculture, or manufacturing environment.
Comfort working with ERP and reporting tools; experience in a system-driven environment is a plus.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to follow structured processes.
Ability to work with data-driven reports and scheduling software, interpret reports, and respond to system alerts.
Clear communication skills to collaborate across multiple teams.
Adaptability in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to work in outdoor elements, including dust and allergens.
Long-term ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, reach, and twist regularly to fulfill essential duties.
Ability to operate machinery necessary within the department and across the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory planning systems; training will be provided.
Familiarity with production scheduling concepts, work orders, and labor planning.
A mindset for automation and efficiency, and willingness to learn new tools and processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an ERP-driven master schedule for greenhouse planting, growing, product availability, and shipping timelines.
Coordinate with production, sales, and logistics teams to align supply and demand.
Monitor inventory of live plant material and hard goods, adjusting schedules to prevent shortages or overages.
Analyze and forecast plant growth cycles to optimize production efficiency.
Communicate schedule changes and updates to relevant departments.
Use production scheduling software and data analytics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of seeds, plants, live goods, hard goods, and other necessary materials.
Implement and maintain best practices for scheduling, space allocation, and labor planning.
Address scheduling conflicts and implement solutions to keep production on track.
Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and potential bottlenecks.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, sustainability standards, and company policies.