Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler will coordinate production schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, customer service, and manufacturing departments.
• Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve our customers and the company.
• Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and work with Purchasing to acquire additional raw materials as needed.
• Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
• Maintains master distribution schedule for the facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales and customer service; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
• This is a full time position with 40 hours per week expected most of the time.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely proficient with production planning systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of the dairy industry preferred.
• Certification by APICS preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay plus bonuses.
• Estimated annual income range of $70,000 to $80,000.

At Gossner Foods, we care about our team members and offer a range of attractive benefits, including:

• FREE HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES!
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA with employer match up to $1,000
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay.
• Weekend pay 2.50/hr.
• 401k with Company match.
• Quarterly bonuses to reward your hard work.
• Onsite cafeteria to keep you fueled and energized.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a part of our cheese-loving family and help create the finest cheese products in the industry. Apply today and let's craft excellence together!

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At Gossner Foods, we're not just a company-we're a growing family business with three dynamic locations across the western United States. With over 120 years of cheese-making expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and a passionate team, we're proud to be a leader in the dairy industry.

What started as a humble Swiss cheese plant has evolved into a thriving enterprise producing over 30 varieties of cheese and offering delicious UHT (Ultra High Temperature) shelf-stable milk in an array of flavors.

Be part of our exciting journey and contribute to our tradition of excellence. At Gossner Foods, every day brings new opportunities to innovate, grow, and make a difference. Join us and taste the success!

Gossner Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."