Production Scheduler

Work Location: ​Forest Park​

Forest Park, Il

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

Ways you will make a difference

 Act as the first line of contact for plant production managers to provide insight of order prioritization and requirements

· Create a production plan within he detailed scheduling period by shift, considering capacity, labor, and materials while optimizing factory costs

· Collaborate with factory teams to identify potential issues that may cause production disruptions and communicate potential issues to leaders, providing recommended solutions

· Utilize SAP during production scheduling and capacity planning to determine the optimal schedule for cost and service

· Complete the detailed schedule for next week’s production to ensure that assets are optimized (minimal changeover time) and orders across make and pack assets are linked together

· update necessary production orders in SAP to reflect any changes required

· Update production order completion dates daily to account for deviations in actual vs. planned production; communicate to factory any in-week adjustments requested by Supply Planning

· Verify that all components are available – both in network as well as in the factory or in transit from another site – in order to execute the weekly published production schedule

· Coordinate consolidation of attainment and adherence comments to ensure they are complete and at the correct level of detail (appropriate root cause analysis)

· Inform Supply Planning of deviations in production schedule due to unforeseen circumstances (asset breakdown, labor constraints, material shortages, etc.) and manage potential impacts to the schedule

· Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning processes

· Schedule new product trials and understand results of trials for future production requirements

• Schedule demands based on Production Plan requirements and Plant Capacity (daily, weekly or monthly)
• Analyze data (e.g., materials availability, inventory levels, production rates, delivery timelines)
• Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Ensure accuracy in scheduling and documentation
• Track every detail of production to avoid bottlenecks
• Communicate changes or delays to stakeholders clearly and promptly
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, purchasing, quality control)
• Be able to work on a rotation

Skills that will make you successful

· High attention to detail

· Strong organizational and time management abilities

· Proficient at completing technical filings

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

· Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the factory

Experiences that will support your success

· High School diploma or GED

· Minimum 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment

· Experience working in production scheduling, material handling, and/or supply chain management

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

· Years experience requirement

· SAP experience preferred

What We Offer

• At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,625 to $96,075 annually.