What you'll doReporting to the Plant Operations Manager, the Master Production Scheduler leads Pikeville, KY production planning and scheduling activities for the Accelerator business - the division supporting KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for developing and executing production schedules, coordinating material availability, and partnering with operations, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient plant performance and delivery against customer demand. As the Accelerator division continues to evolve, this role will play a key part in driving operational efficiency, optimizing inventory levels, supporting business growth, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to enable successful execution of production and supply plans.
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing- Setting the Pace-Create the weekly production schedule aligned with corporate requirements. Your attention to detail will serve you well because getting things off to a great start is a must!
- Navigating Unique Needs- Your insights are key to this role, so we'll look to you to understand departmental complexities. You'll use this information to effectively communicate across the teams to meet scheduling needs.
- Thinking Strategically-Strategically procure raw and pack materials to guarantee inventories at the lowest dollar levels while ensuring material availability to meet the plant's production schedule.
- Collaborating to Win- Interact with vendors and corporate product availability team to work through challenges. Your ability to work as a team player and troubleshooter is key to your success.
- Driving Efficiency-Ensure all material checks are completed to support each schedule. You'll also assist in resolving material quality issues and coordinating inter-plant transfers. Thanks to you, the plant will operate more smoothly than before!
We're Looking for Someone With- High school diploma or GED
- Understanding of production operation, scheduling procedures, and previous demonstrated experience with scheduling
- Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
- Experience scheduling across departments
CompensationThe annual salary range is $77,800-$106,920, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
What's NextAfter you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
