Production Scheduler - 1st Shift

About Kerry:

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where You'll Work:

With over 45 plant across North America, the Owen, WI plant is a part of our Dairy division. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment . We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

This position is responsible for creating, developing, and managing an accurate production schedule for internal and external customers. The Production Scheduler considers capacity, customer priorities, material/components, data integrity, and works closely with our operations and service teams to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

• Utilize SAP ECC/APO tools to identify requirements for order fulfilment, safety stock requirements and new product introductions. Sequences manufacturing orders to ensure minimal downtime, considering scheduling aspects of Kosher, Allergens and clean outs.
• Develop safety stock, minimum order quantities, optimal quantities for Intermediates, Finished Goods, and Raw Materials.
• Plan for utilizing rework inventory during production runs.
• Lead weekly scheduling review with production, maintenance and quality groups.
• Communicate with Customer Care/update supply chain cockpits daily or more often as changes and updates occur.
• Communicate material transfer requests to/from the warehouse to ensure production has materials at the production facility in time for manufacturing.
• Manage all SAP dates and master data maintenance to ensure that planning parameters are up to date.
• Assist with releasing and managing POs to vendors
• Understand raw material purchasing specifications including kosher certificates, vendor product data sheets, raw material ingredient purchasing specifications.
• Ensure aged, slow moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely.
• Attend and participate in daily meetings.
• Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPI’s are met or exceeded.

What You'll Need:

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
• Strong analytical skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• MRP experience
• SAP experience preferred

The typical hiring range for this role is $25.26 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).