Production Planner & Scheduler (Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm)

GENERAL SUMMARY:This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the Production Master Planner & Scheduler Manager. This position is responsible for all planning & scheduling, recording of production units & hours, & reporting of production yields, material usage & labor variances.SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION Follow all Company standards, policies, & procedures.Generate & maintain weekly production plan & adjust accordingly to mitigate risk of product shortages.Responsible for planning production of finished goods & components needed.Ensure each planning operation meets production & shipping dates according to customer orders & lead times.Assist in managing inventory levels based on forecasts, sales orders & safety stocks with minimal waste.Work with management in coordinating & planning production activities to improve runtime.Develop & review production plan with Master Scheduler Manager for approval.Analyze back orders, current orders, & upcoming orders to prioritize, plan & schedule production operations.Monitor the execution of production plan & resolve any potential issues in a prompt fashion.Responsible for planning production of finished goods & components needed.Ensure each planning operation meets production & shipping dates according to customer orders & lead times.Perform mathematical calculations to determine machine time requirements.Determine the status of scheduled jobs & alters schedule to meet unforeseen events or conditions.Prepare defined work packages, including detailed instructions, bills of materials, reworks, ingredient thawing, formula deviations, etc.Monitor analyzes & report performance to schedule production & production support activities.Interface with other departments to coordinate lead times, new product launches, production time, ingredient & packaging needs, shortages, & formula deviations.Assist in managing inventory levels based on forecasts, sales orders & safety stocks with minimal waste.Request & create reports needed for a more expedient production schedule.Resolve problems utilizing acquired knowledge & analytical abilities.Reporting of mustard production yields, material usage and labor variances.File all mustard tags and mustard production reports assuring they match up item by item.Input ROSS specification changes to product batch records.Provide pertinent data to Operations Coordinator to close jobs.Resolve problems utilizing acquired knowledge & analytical abilities.Attend required meetings (daily production meetings).Other duties as assigned.RequirementsSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCEREQUIRED: 5+ years' experience in an inventory-based ERP system, working in a production-based facility.3-5 years' minimum related scheduling experience in a food manufacturing environment. Highly organized, detail orientated, self-motivated & able to work with & for other managers.Strong at analyzing data & researching to solve problems.Effective communication & people skills are extremely important.Excellent administrative judgment with the ability to multitask & coordinate tasks that support the staff.Strong team-oriented personality that enjoys working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.Thinks strategically while acting tactically to meet goals.Talent for introducing innovative administrative systems & programs.Strong verbal & written communication skills.Proficient in PC operating systems & office support software, including MS Office.Experience with ERP Software.Strong analytic, communication, & people skills.Strong verbal & written communication skills.Strong decision-making skills interpersonal. DESIRED: B.A. Degree preferred.Knowledge of manufacturing environment & practices. The duties of this position are those described above. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.Applicants or current team members with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), or any state or local law which prohibits them from performing the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation in writing or by contacting the human resources department, in accordance with GFF policies. Salary Description $28.00 per hour