Production Scheduler

Job purpose

Production Scheduler will serve as the operational translator between customer demand and plant execution, turning sales forecasts and confirmed orders into accurate, capacity-aware production schedules (typically 5–7 days ahead), while managing inventory flow and working cross-functionally to deliver safe, on‑time, high‑volume chocolate production in full compliance with GMP / HACCP food‑safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, sequences, and manages daily / weekly production runs across lines, optimizing changeover sequence to maximize throughput and run‑rate efficiency while minimizing downtime
• Monitors and adjusts production schedule in near‑real time, typically 5–7 days out, responding to demand shifts, labor / equipment disruptions, packaging changes, or ingredient delays
• Maintains continuous communication on schedule updates or disruptions via intra‑team channels, daily review meetings, and appropriate escalation protocols
• Coordinates upstream with procurement to flag raw‑material and packaging shortages, reviewing lead‑time constraints and issuing alerts to prevent interruptions
• Develops and distributes key performance reports on a daily / weekly / monthly to relevant stakeholders
• Drives continuous improvement by identifying constraints (bottleneck, staffing, set‑up lines) and facilitating lean scheduling or staffing adjustments in collaboration with leadership
• Ensures full compliance with food‑safety and quality protocols (GMP, HACCP, SQF / SMETA) mitigating scheduling decisions that might compromise safety or traceability.

Qualifications

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Working Conditions

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