Production Scheduler

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Love the Natural Food space? Have a knack for rapid problem solving? Want to be a part of a winning, fast-growing company?

Join us at Country Archer-the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel and one of the fastest growing brands in the meat snacks category! We are seeking an experienced Production Scheduler who will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production schedules for jerky and meat stick products. In this role, you will play a vital part in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring materials and resources are available when needed, minimizing downtime, and maximizing efficiency. You'll work closely with stakeholders to address scheduling conflicts and make necessary adjustments to adapt to changing demands.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven, self-motivated, and a team player capable of working with both internal and external partners.

We're excited to build something special with you!

Things you will own as a Production Scheduler:

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for jerky and meat stick products based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity.
• Coordinate production schedules across internal manufacturing and co-manufacturing partners to ensure seamless production operations.
• Work closely with production teams to track progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure that raw materials are available in the right location for production.
• Manage the flow of raw materials and finished goods between manufacturing sites, warehouses, and co-manufacturers.
• Partner with procurement, production, quality control, and warehouse teams to ensure alignment on schedules and requirements.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on production and escalate any issues that may impact delivery timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce changeovers.
• Maintain accurate records of production schedules, inventory movements, and any changes to planned timelines.
• Analyze trends in production performance and adjust future scheduling practices accordingly.
• Act as the first point of contact for any scheduling issues or conflicts, resolving them quickly to minimize impact on production.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential scheduling disruptions (e.g., supply delays, machine breakdowns).

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production scheduling or supply chain management role, ideally in the food or manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with both internal and co-manufactured production processes.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and scheduling tools.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to analyze data, forecast production needs, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, and supply chain best practices.

Hiring Range: $75,000 to $90,000/year