Job Description
About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.
Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change.
Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate.
We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members.
So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.
Position Overview:
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing near-term finite production schedules that translate approved supply plans into reliable manufacturing execution. This role works in close partnership with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other supporting functions to balance material availability, labor and equipment constraints, customer requirements, and operational efficiency. The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in enabling service reliability, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing network.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Convert approved supply plans into executable finite production schedules that support customer service, inventory, and cost objectives.
- Maintain and execute near-term production schedules, optimizing sequencing, run lengths, and changeovers to meet required ship dates.
- Evaluate and balance labor, material, and equipment constraints to support efficient utilization of manufacturing assets.
- Proactively identify schedule risks related to material availability, labor constraints, equipment downtime, quality issues, or engineering changes.
- Adjust production schedules as needed and clearly communicate changes, priorities, risks, and recovery plans to Operations, Supply Planning, and other stakeholders.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Distribution, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve execution issues and minimize service disruption.
- Monitor and support performance against key operational metrics such as schedule adherence, attainment, service level, fill rate, and inventory targets.
- Analyze production output, material usage, and related data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate scheduling parameters, routings, bills of material, and capacity assumptions within planning systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects that enhance planning accuracy, execution reliability, and operational performance.
Note: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 4+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing short-term production schedules in constrained, fast-paced operations.
- Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is preferred.
Competencies and Skills:
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions in time-sensitive, constraint-driven environments.
- Clear, timely, and inclusive communication with operators, planners, and leaders.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions.
- High attention to detail with a bias for execution and follow-through.
Physical Demands:
- This role is primarily office- and plant-based and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer.
- Occasional walking within manufacturing areas may be required.
- Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
- The work environment includes both a professional office setting and regular presence in a manufacturing facility.
- When in operational areas, required personal protective equipment (PPE) may include safety glasses, hearing protection, or protective footwear.
- The company is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees.