Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

 

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

 

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Production Scheduler for our LeCenter, MN facility.  This individual will build a Finished Goods production schedule for the short-term horizon that will support a service level of 98.5%+ while keeping inventory within the parameters set by the company.  The incumbent will closely coordinate with the procurement team to provide visibility for future production; this visibility will allow procurement to bring in materials at the proper time.  The incumbent will also collaborate closely with the inventory management and logistics teams to efficiently move materials in and out of the facility.   The Production Scheduler will actively participate in new product launch meetings to provide feedback on openings in the schedule for trials and product launches.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule production in a make-to-stock and make-to order environment comparing current orders and forecast with available inventory and recommended supply plan ensuring that schedule is achievable and efficient for the plant after validating materials with procurement team. 
• Lead the weekly scheduling cycle at the plant with the operations, procurement and supply chain teams – ensuring consensus schedules are published by the weekly deadline.
• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 current and enhanced scheduling functionality to create weekly plans for the short horizon.
• Ensure the raw materials, machines, equipment, and labor are ready according to the schedule.
• Ensure incoming orders, transfer orders, inventory records, open work orders are properly created and closed in the system.
• Coordinate all aspects of production for all facility’s finished goods, intermediates and materials.
• Maintain master distribution schedule for the facility, revising as needed and alerting appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
• Provide notice when service level agreements might be affected due to material constraints or any other internal or external issues.
• Coordinate with Logistics for inventory to be shipped to main warehouse after passing post-production quality control.
• Participate in meetings with the R&D and NPI teams to properly schedule trials and first production runs.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the scheduling process to deliver better outcomes for all parts of the business.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance and/or relevant certifications (APICS CPIM, CSCP, P. Log etc.)
• 4-8 years of progressive supply chain experience in planning or production scheduling in consumer goods or a similar fast-moving industry; prior experience in food and beverage preferred
• Excellent knowledge of supply planning, inventory planning, and production scheduling concepts 
• Able to work independently and assume ownership of scheduling for the plant with limited supervision
• Experienced using MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and BI database tools
• Working knowledge of any ERP systems. Prior use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset.

 

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Kenny’s Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,400 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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