Master Production Scheduler

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Date:
Sep 29, 2026

Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: KY

Workplace:
Onsite

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and Morning Star Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

Reporting 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.

• 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!

• 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

The 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.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death & dismemberment insurance
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