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Production Scheduler I

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule to align operational requirements with sales forecasts and customer orders. They also manage inventory reporting, coordinate production workflows, and track overtime to ensure optimal resource utilization.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Sep 2, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 24, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Position Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Scheduler is accountable for creating and maintaining the overall Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet operational and customer requirements and to ensure the optimal utilization of company resources. They are also accountable for, incumbent balances, raw supply, and production to ensure operational requirements align with sales forecasts and customer orders. The position works closely with the Plant Manager to coordinate planning of activities. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS); Ensures operation meets shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders; Develop daily and weekly production schedules using the capacity plan: Plan and schedule workflows and operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times; Responsible for the integration/alignment of sales forecasts, raw material in process, and finished goods inventories, equipment capacities and staffing to meet production targets requirements; Create inventory reports on a daily and weekly basis; Sign and approve invoices; Track daily and weekend overtime work completed for production; Adjusts schedule to meet changing needs (e.g. equipment breakdowns); Makes recommendations on production schedules; Makes schedule adjustments within fixed parameters; Must work to set deadlines; Role will cover the Production Control Analyst as required; Other duties as assigned. Requirements: 3 year college diploma in Materials Management or Production Planning or equivalent experience; 3-5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with specific exposures to planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations; Strong understanding of manufacturing food processes; Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook); Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. #SFWO

What you’ll do

The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule to align operational requirements with sales forecasts and customer orders. They also manage inventory reporting, coordinate production workflows, and track overtime to ensure optimal resource utilization.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a 3-year college diploma in Materials Management or Production Planning and 3-5 years of related manufacturing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong understanding of food manufacturing processes are required.

Listed skills

  • Production PlanningPreferred
  • Data analysisPreferred
  • ReportingPreferred
  • Microsoft OfficePreferred
  • Inventory managementPreferred
  • schedulingPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Master Production Schedule
  • Production Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Food Processing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Reporting
  • Scheduling
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Invoice Approval
  • Workflow Management
  • Planning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • English Language
  • Finished Good
  • Materials Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Operations
  • Production Schedule

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverage
  • Management & Leadership
  • Administrative
  • Production Scheduler
  • Scheduler / Operations Coordinator
  • Stock Clerks
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 24, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week