Master Scheduler - Raw Material Management and Inventory Experience Needed

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50 / 50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Master Scheduler coordinates the production schedule to allow for on time shipment of product.  This position is also responsible for the ordering of raw materials and all packaging materials.

Responsibilities :

1.      Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.

2.      Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements

3.      Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies

4.       Monitor, review and suggest / direct initiatives for continuous improvement in all areas of operations

5.      Daily review of inventory to sales reports

6.      Daily adjustments to weekly production schedule

7.      Prepare weekly production schedule during the prior week

8.      Coordinate / order all inbound oils and coordinate packaging material with Packaging Inventory Manager.

9.      Monitor and adjust the flow of various inbound raw materials (i.e. oil, pallets, etc.)

10.  Day-to-day scheduling of production.

11.  Communication between sales and production.

12.  Inventory and ordering of packaging materials.

Qualifications

Education :   BS in management or business preferred; minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.

Related Experience :  Preferred 5 or more years in Operations, Accounting, or Logistics.

Equipment / Software Skills :   Must have a working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel),  and Outlook; experience with production planning software is a plus.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :    APICS would be a plus.

Competencies :

1.  Must be able to read / write / speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic.

2.  Must be able to write clearly.

3.  Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner.

Additional Information

Physical :   Ability to sit / stand / walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.  Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling; able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.

Mental / Reasoning : Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures.

The ideal candidate will have raw materials management and inventory experience to determine production manufacturing schedule.

Benefits :   Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin / ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status / marital status, military / veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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