Production Scheduler - Canada

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Production Scheduler

Position Reports To: Master Production Scheduler

Position Overview

The Production Scheduler drives shareholder value by optimizing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts and purchase orders. This position acts as a strategic bridge supporting Operations, Sales, and Distribution/Logistics, with a strong emphasis on inventory management. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production flow while maintaining sufficient raw material and finished good inventory levels.

Major Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and inventory targets
• Coordinate production runs to maximize efficiency and minimize changeover times
• Proactively manage the production schedules in response to equipment downtime, labor shortages, or supply disruptions.

Inventory Management

• Responsible for managing and maintaining sufficient raw material and finished good inventory levels
• Collaborate and communicate raw material requirements to the procurement team to ensure availability for scheduled runs
• Responsible for assisting in the management of raw material and finished good shrinkage

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sales, and Distribution/Logistics to ensure alignment
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to all required stakeholders to minimize disruption
• Communicate any potential impact to the customer(s) with key stakeholders

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate data within the ERP system to ensure schedule integrity
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify root causes of delays and inefficiencies
• Generate daily reports that indicate key performance indicators such as schedule adherence and customer service levels

Key Success Measures

• Efficient and timely Production Schedules geared to available raw materials
• Accurate and timely administration of documentation
• Accurate and complete inventory management in Dynamics

Qualifications & Considerations for the Position

• Post-secondary diploma, bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, or related experience
• 2-4 years production scheduling experience, preferably in the meat or food industry
• Understanding of forecasting
• Strong math skills and excellent Excel skills to work with processing spreadsheets; ability to work with formulas and format sheets accordingly
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, MS Dynamics), an asset
• Familiarity with inventory management
• Excellent Communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, specifically Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent ability to plan, organize and prioritize with attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with a positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset

For information about the company, go to www.greenstonemeats.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Greenstone Meats is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Greenstone Meats is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation is required.