Production Scheduler

National Beverage•Miami, FL

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About The Position

Shasta Beverages is seeking a Production Scheduler to oversee production scheduling, procurement, and inventory management. The role supports timely and cost-effective replenishment of finished goods in accordance with customer needs and planned inventory levels. The scheduler works with vendors, corporate personnel, and the sales force, and helps ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of employees. The position requires coordinating production schedules and inventory processes, maintaining relevant records and reports, and ordering materials and supplies needed for scheduled products. The work may involve visits to manufacturing and warehouse plants and other locations as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Fluent oral and written communication in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Exceptional attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must pass a physical and drug exam.
Must provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required by duties.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available as described.

Nice To Haves

Some college.

Responsibilities

Determine production priorities by reviewing master production schedules six weeks out and customer requirements.
Produce weekly production schedules.
Organize schedules using work-order specifications, current schedules, and the availability of equipment, materials, and employees.
Publish schedules identifying products, equipment, sequence, completion dates, and related details.
Monitor production by collecting production logs and comparing progress with the schedule.
Resolve scheduling problems by gathering and analyzing information and coordinating solutions.
Prepare reports by compiling and summarizing production and downtime data.
Work with outside vendors, corporate personnel, and the sales force.
Coordinate monthly and year-end inventory counts and ensure inventory is properly managed, reconciled, and entered into a database.
Assist management with Material Complaint reports.
Order raw materials, packaging materials, pallets, concentrates, supplies, and other items needed to produce scheduled products.
Prepare and track Inventory Disposition Reports.
Post journal entries and inventory adjustments, stock transfers, inbound and outbound items, and production counts.
Accomplish related team duties and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of all employees.