Production Planner and Scheduler

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Job Title: Production Planner/Scheduler

Department: Planning

Reports to: Director of Planning and Procurement

Effective Date: 11/6/2024

Company Overview:

DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high quality, innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment. With over 1500+ employees we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and we have begun our aggressive expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA.

Job Summary:

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders while optimizing resource use and production efficiency. This role plays a critical part in coordinating between various departments, including manufacturing, procurement, commercial, and planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of production processes, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Core Responsibilities:

• Production Planning/Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain detailed production Plans for the medium to long term horizon and translate it into the short-term schedule that aligns with customer demand and production capacities.
  • Maintain and update the MRP with all plans.
  • Adjust production plan and schedule based on material availability, machine capacity, labor constraints, and order priorities.
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing and material planning team to resolve scheduling conflicts, material constraints, and delays.
  • Track current capacities and head count and estimate future required capacities and headcount working with manufacturing.
  • Manage and create reporting to give visibility to adherence and other KPI's/required information.

• Inventory Management:
  • Monitor raw material inventory levels and coordinate with material planning to ensure availability for scheduled production.
  • Track work-in-progress and finished goods to ensure alignment with production schedules and delivery timelines.
• Communication & Coordination:
  • Act as the liaison between planning, production, procurement, and sales teams to communicate any changes in scheduling.
  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly production status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyze production data to identify potential delays and recommend solutions.
  • Generate reports on production performance, including adherence to schedules and efficiency metrics.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Suggest and implement improvements to scheduling systems and processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production flow and improve lead times.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field .
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain.
  • Experience with scheduling software (e.g., SAP, ERP systems) is highly .
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other production planning tools.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate and solve production issues before they impact deadlines.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with shifting priorities and capable of quickly adjusting schedules in response to changing conditions.
• Team Collaboration: Works well with production teams, managers, and other departments to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

EEOC: DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of , , ancestry, , , , , , citizenship, marital status, , , or Veteran status.

All candidates must be willing to submit to a background check to be considered for the position.