Master Scheduler (Administrative)

About Us:
Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers--first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values:

Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe:
We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Position Overview:
The Master scheduler provides planning administration including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, personnel planning, resource management and capacity planning, and other administrative duties as assigned.
This critical role is one that is both challenging and fast paced, as all production planning for multiple production lines is owned by this individual. The ideal candidate will have strong "hands-on" experience in an ERP/MRP/S&OP/IBP environment and have a demonstrated record of driving change in a high performing function.

Responsibilities:
· Develop Mid-Long Term (3-24 Months) Production Strategies and Planning Schedules based on the unconstrained Demand Plan.
· Active participant and contributor to the overall IBP Process but in particular the Supply Review.
· Conduct Production and Warehouse Capacity Analysis & Resource Utilization.
· Develop a master schedule with "What if" scenarios for a specific value stream, product class based upon MRP, level loading, inventory strategy, lot sizing.
· Escalate any capacity constraints to Supply/Inventory/Demand leadership to decide on appropriate action.
· Align production assumptions (rates, sequencing, changeovers, etc.) with operational teams and maintain systematic parameters supporting scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Work with Plant leadership, Engineering staff, and other key players to adapt models and be a key player driving operational and cost efficiencies through scheduling.
· Track Production Schedule Adherence in real time and utilize analytical capabilities to find appropriate solutions (increasing Production Run Rates, finding Capacity to regain lost production, etc.).
· Take appropriate steps to activate systematic alerts and work cross-functionally to update plans to minimize impacts (capacity, shortages, excess inventory, etc.)
· Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership teams to optimize line time and ensure ideal execution by other functional areas.
· Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Operations.
· Aid in the design and implementation of an MRP/Manufacturing Planning solution (process and tools).
· Applying financial measures to Mid-Long Term Production Schedule (i.e. contribution margin).

Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5-10 years of Supply Chain/Planning/Master Scheduling experience required.
· A degree in business management or a related field required. Prior experience in manufacturing or supply chain management.
· APICS Certification (CSCP, CPIM) is a plus.
· Planning process experience utilizing an MRP/ERP is required.
· Proven people skills required, must have ability to work with and lead/supervise others while effectively handling internal pressures.
· Prior hands-on experience with S&OP and/or IBP Process.
· Preferred experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to simplify complex processes and results to present ideas in a clear and concise manner.
· Skilled at building strong and sustainable relationships cross functionally across the business.
· Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and related production and product information systems.
· Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects.
· Results driven.
· High level of analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strategic thinker.
· Leadership through influence and aligning resources with relevant projects.
· Champion the organization's values and reflects those values in day-to-day leadership and relationship development.
· Demonstrated strength in process improvement, SOP documentation and employee training.
· Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
· Desire to work in a fast-paced high growth environment.
· Must be willing to be a hands-on performer and spend significant time planning and executing processes, analysis and time on the plant production and warehouse floor.

Hours, Location and Pay:
We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works standard business hours onsite Monday - Friday at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
· Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:
At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:
· The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
· Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
· Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
· EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
· If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
· The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.