Production Planning Scheduler

at Staffmark Investment LLC in Geneva, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location: Geneva, IL
Schedule: Onsite
Pay: $30-$32/hr
Employment Type: Temporary, through the end of the year
Job Summary
Our client is a well-established global food manufacturer known for its spices, seasonings, and food products. They are looking for a Production Planning Coordinator to support production scheduling and help ensure customer orders are completed on time.
This position works closely with Production, Customer Care, Purchasing, and Quality teams to manage schedules, coordinate changes, and help resolve day-to-day production issues.
Responsibilities
Create and schedule production batches
Coordinate with Production leadership on expedite and delay requests
Communicate scheduled orders and schedule changes to Customer Care and Production
Work with Purchasing on raw material expedite and delay requests
Expedite orders through the system when needed
Cut and size batches based on customer orders and stocking needs
Coordinate with Customer Care, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality
Monitor production schedules and help keep customer orders on track
Help identify and resolve daily production and scheduling issues
Lead or support cross-department problem-solving efforts
Export and format basic reports from the ERP system
Provide administrative support to the Operations Department

Qualifications
2+ years of related production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or operations experience preferred
Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Food manufacturing experience is a plus
Strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
ERP experience preferred; Microsoft Dynamics AX or BXM is a plus
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with numbers, ratios, percentages, and basic calculations
Accurate data entry and reporting skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Bilingual skills are a plus

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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