At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. It shows every day in how we work —by looking out for one another, taking pride in what we produce, and doing the job right.
We’re one of North America’s largest manufacturers of snack nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with plants in Robersonville, NC; El Paso, TX; and Dothan, AL, and a headquarters in Minneapolis. Our teams keep our lines running, our food safe, and our quality high.
We’re growing and adding to our team. We’re looking for reliable, dedicated people who value teamwork, safety, and consistency. If you want work you can take pride in, a supportive team, and a company that respects the people on the floor, you may find your home at Flagstone Foods.
Position: Production Scheduler / Planner
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning
Position Summary
The Production Scheduler & Planner is responsible for developing and executing production schedules while ensuring the timely availability of raw materials to support manufacturing operations. This role collaborates closely with Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service, Quality, and suppliers to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory objectives. Using analytical and quantitative methods, the position monitors inventory levels, forecasts material requirements, resolves supply chain constraints, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence, customer service, and company performance metrics.
Essential Functions
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Develop, maintain, and adjust daily production schedules using the ERP system to meet customer demand, production capacity, and inventory objectives.
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Plan and procure raw materials by reviewing lead times, minimum order quantities, shelf life, usage trends, and forecasted demand to maintain lean inventory levels.
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Analyze inventory targets, production capacity, and forecasted demand to ensure adequate material availability and efficient production scheduling.
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Make purchasing recommendations and material replenishment decisions based on inventory levels, production schedules, and sales forecasts.
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Monitor actual production volumes versus forecasts and budgets; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
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Coordinate with Purchasing, Customer Service, Production, Quality, and Warehouse teams to resolve material shortages, schedule changes, system corrections, and production constraints.
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Communicate production schedules, material status, shortages, and recovery plans across cross-functional teams.
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, delivery reliability, pricing changes, and material availability.
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Manage material transitions related to new product introductions, reformulations, redesigns, and product discontinuations.
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Attend daily production meetings to communicate schedule status, material availability, production issues, and recovery plans.
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Develop reports, metrics, dashboards, procedures, and documentation to support production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Analyze operational data and trends to identify opportunities to improve inventory turns, customer fill rates, schedule attainment, and overall supply chain performance.
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Investigate production and material issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
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Participate in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization initiatives to improve planning efficiency and eliminate waste.
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Serve as a key point of communication between production, quality, customer service, purchasing, and management regarding work in progress and schedule performance.
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Provide scheduling and material planning support during critical production events or after-hours situations as needed.
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Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Education/Experience)
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain, demand planning, purchasing, or production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
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Food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing experience preferred.
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Experience using SAP for production planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP) is required.
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Experience supporting plant manufacturing operations and working with cross-functional teams.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills.
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APICS CPIM certification and/or Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints (TOC) experience is preferred.
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Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production, inventory, and demand data.
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Solid understanding of supply chain management, inventory control, production scheduling, purchasing, and material requirements planning (MRP).
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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Ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
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Self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
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Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
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Be independently mobile.
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Use a computer and keyboard.
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Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
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Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
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Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.
FLSA Designation: This position is Exempt and is not eligible for overtime.
Work Location: Robersonville, NC
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
At Flagstone Foods, we take care of our team. You’ll have access to medical, dental, and HSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life and disability coverage. Benefits begin on the first of the month after 60 days of employment, giving you peace of mind while you focus on the work you take pride in. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
