Diversified Foods and Seasonings is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to lead integrated production planning across multiple manufacturing facilities. This critical role ensures alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives.
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain short- and mid-term master production schedules for multiple sites.
Translate demand forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
Optimize inventory levels (FG, WIP, E&O) while balancing service and cost objectives.
Identify capacity constraints and mitigate risks related to materials, labor, and equipment.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
Support S&OP processes with data-driven insights and scenario planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or CI tools.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain roles.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and multi-site scheduling.
Analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.
Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar.
Experience in FDA-regulated, HACCP-driven environments.
Background in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
Lean/Six Sigma experience and advanced Excel skills.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Covington, LA
Skills
APICS Certificationunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consumer Packaged Goodsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Master Production Scheduleunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales & Operations Process (S&OP)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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