Production Scheduling Technician II

Come Grow with Us!

Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.

Position Summary:

As a Production Scheduler Technician II, you will be responsible for Production schedules (Processing, Encapsulation or Packaging), ensuring efficient workflow and resources. You will communicate with various departments, monitor progress, and adjust schedules to ensure Customer deadlines and stock levels are met.

Position Responsibilities:

• Encapsulation Scheduler is responsible for: Encapsulation work centers to include Grinding and blending for capsules, Liquid and Powder Encapsulators, Heat Treatment.
• Processing Scheduler is responsible for: Processing work centers to include Grinding / Percolation, Formula Mixing (including tanks), Kettle Mixing, Press.
• Packaging Scheduler is responsible for: all FG Packaging lines, FG Bulk pours, Carton FG packaging.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine production capacity, raw material and component requirements, number of batches, reducing/optimizing change overs.
• Participate in daily Gemba at 8:00am in Production with cross functional teams to establish priorities and share information on schedules such as new products, etc.
• Following all SOPs that pertain to entering the GMP and Production areas.
• Accurate date management to include accurate Start, Finish and Due dates in Production jobs.
• Accurate job information to include but not limited to shop area, work center, reason for delay, linking to sales order, accurate notes on job and sales order.
• Effective communication with customer service regarding sales orders. Sales orders should be updated to include current status and the reason the sales order is delayed to ensure customer centric core value.
• Creating reports on output, planned vs Complete, Forecasting, etc. weekly / bi-weekly / monthly (upload to Monday.com)
• Use forecast reports to communicate to Operation as demand exceeds capacity per work center.
• Updating of Master Manufacturing Records in ETQ (Document Control Database) and ERP system, BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Create, update, calculate Master Batch Records (includes Encapsulation & Packaging records) generated from Time Phased MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) in ERP system.
• Maintain, update and verify various Production spreadsheets.
• Print job labels where applicable.
• Notifies peers and/or Management with any concerns regarding the possibility of nonconforming product or environment;
• Enter and update Work Instructions in ETQ
• Mentor and train Planning Tech I
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or sufficient experience pertaining to this position.
• Experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment
• Fast paced prior job preferred.
• 1-5 years data entry
• 1 5 years report generation and file maintenance.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to understand written and spoken information in English in work related documents, trainings, and day to day operations.
• Excellent math skills.
• Adequate computer knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Accurate data entry skills
• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to meet quotas
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Position is in an office environment.
• Position will require some walking, standing and sitting.

Vitality Works Benefits:

At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• 2 FREE Supplements per month
• Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
• Referral Bonus Program

Apply Today on the Vitality Works Career Portal!