Production Scheduling Planner

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'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:

Position Summary
The Production Scheduling Planner is responsible for developing, executing, and continuously optimizing production schedules for a high-volume candy packing facility. This role ensures alignment between demand, capacity, and material availability while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and perishability standards.

The Planner plays a critical role in daily execution using Ross ERP and PlanetTogether (or similar advanced planning systems), ensuring accurate scheduling, material readiness, and On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $34-$38 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Execution

• Develop and manage a rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with forecasts, orders, and capacity constraints.
• Sequence production to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and manage allergen transitions.
• Firm, release, and adjust jobs to ensure accurate execution on the floor.
• Rapidly respond to changes in demand, materials, or production performance.

System & Data Management (Ross ERP + PlanetTogether)

• Execute daily scheduling activities within Ross ERP and PlanetTogether ensuring data accuracy and system alignment.
• Maintain integrity of MRP signals, work orders, and inventory transactions.
• Publish and communicate production schedules to operations and stakeholders.

Inventory WIP and FG Materials & Control

• Manage materials and packaging using FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out).
• Monitor shortages, excess, and expiring inventory to minimize waste.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement and Warehouse to ensure material readiness.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Warehouse teams to align priorities and resolve constraints.
• Communicate risks, delays, and schedule changes proactively.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Schedule production to prevent allergen cross-contact and ensure proper sanitation sequencing.
• Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF/BRC standards.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs such as schedule adherence, OTIF, downtime, and inventory health.
• Identify and drive improvements in scheduling, system usage, and material flow.

Execution Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and maintain MRP jobs (inside and outside frozen horizon).
• Firm, sequence, and align jobs in Ross ERP and PlanetTogether (PT).
• Schedules personnel strategically to maintain productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure schedule accuracy (Need Date vs. Schedule Date) and release jobs.
• Identify and resolve material shortages and production constraints.
• Maintain frozen horizon integrity (remove obsolete jobs, firm required orders).
• Monitor inventory (FEFO, expiring, excess) and material availability.
• Run and review key reports (Inventory, Material Requirements, Production Schedule).
• Publish and communicate the daily production schedule.
• Resolve scheduling exceptions (late/early jobs, >8-hour activities, out-of-horizon jobs).
• Address demand gaps (demand without supply) and balance inventory plans.
• Review forecast exceptions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Validate system data (missing templates, message logs, errors).
• Review upcoming 4-week schedule to ensure readiness and alignment.
• Monitor expiring and leftover inventory to support FEFO compliance.
• Review key system reports (SQL-based), including:
  • Inventory by Day
  • Material Requirements
  • Production Schedule / Job distribution

Weekly Planning & Control