Planning Scheduler

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products – the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

Job Description

The Production Scheduler is part of the Planning team for our 24X7 bottling operation. This role will work to resolve supply issues and concerns with the local operations teams for the region. In addition, the individual is involved with the inventory, warehouse, and production teams to make sure all KPIs and goals are met daily.

Reporting Location: Stanwood, Michigan

Pay Rate: $28 / hour

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm, Full -Time

Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Paid Holidays, and time off accrual starts

Other Benefits: Life insurance, disability, paid vacation, 401k with match and more

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Effectively create a comprehensive master production schedule which considers order fill, water supply, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and line load opportunities daily

Continual and proactive communications with production, sales, and supply chain teams, respond to and keep each informed of potential problems and opportunities related to forecasted and non-forecasted orders and recommend alternatives and process improvements

Provide daily / weekly analysis and metrics for production attainment, on-time delivery, order fill, capacity & planning, production constraints, and workarounds

Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels at internal and external warehouses

Work with Raw Material Planner to align material requirements with manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and suppliers

Maintain SAP master data for production priorities, supply areas etc.

Act as the Planning representation at the daily operations meeting and determine production priorities

Provide the daily update for all on current schedules, all process order management in SAP and the after-hour directives for the night shift teams to execute

Develop training guides, process changes, and SOPs as needed

Other duties as assigned by Planning Management Team

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other related field preferred

Minimum two years related experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated, analytical, quick learner, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Excellent communication and organization skills

Must be able to tactfully accept and resolve challenges from multiple departments

Strong SAP knowledge, specifically Production Planning module

Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) skills required

Must be flexible in working hours – overtime, vacation coverage, taking calls after hours and off-shifts

Customer service oriented

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, ACION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)