Finite Scheduler: Drive ‑Time Production & Efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – Develop
  
  U – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team‑oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

As a Finite Scheduler, you’ll play an important role supporting our operations, based out of our manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. In this role, you will develop and maintain a balanced, finite production schedule that enables efficient execution while aligning with supply chain requirements, production capacity and operational priorities. You will partner cross‑functionally with operations, materials planning, and supply chain teams to ensure optimal sequencing, resource utilization, and on‑time delivery performance.

• Translate weekly item level master schedule into daily, line/shift level schedule aligning business priorities with plant/operational efficiencies.
• Adjust and optimize production schedules as needed due to incoming materials or near‑term customer orders that differ from the agreed SIOP/IBP plan.
• Work closely with the integrated planning and plant operations team to ensure proper coverage and accurate schedules.
• Daily communication with Master Scheduler and operations regarding production schedule and any potential changes, keeping changes to a minimum.
• Utilize appropriate systems to drive efficiency continuously, improve productivity, and optimize scheduling.
• Ensure successful execution by utilizing effective planning processes, system set‑up, and communication with the cross‑functional teams (New products, customer promotional / merchandising events).
• Set‑up and maintain systems to facilitate efficient inventory management, customer service, and operational metrics.
• Work cross‑functionally with material planners, warehouse, quality, and maintenance to ensure alignment and meet company objectives.
• Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to understand daily changes and help with issue resolution.

This is a full‑time, first‑shift role based in our Cedar Rapids, IA facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, or operations experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Power BI and SAP/ERP are preferred. Including the ability to access reports and data to utilize the information and make effective analytical decisions.
• Possess ability to deal professionally and effectively with all levels of personnel. Ability to effectively present information with various departments and employees.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written form.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Self‑motivated with strong multitasking, analytical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills.

Tree House Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑acco