Production Planning and Scheduling Supervisor

Universal Corporation

. Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across juice production, blending, packaging, drying, milling, and dry ingredient packaging operations .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeGrandview • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,600 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and inventory management, with a strong focus on optimizing schedules and ensuring timely availability of materials. Proven leadership in managing production teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production PlanningInventory ManagementERP ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsLeadership

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingInventory OptimizationProduction Batch OrdersData-Driven Decision MakingManufacturing Operations Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemMicrosoft OfficeInventory Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociate’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Juice ManufacturingSales and Operations PlanningQuality and Food SafetyProduction AccountingPreventative Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across juice production, blending, packaging, drying, milling, and dry ingredient packaging operations
Generate all Production Batch Orders (PBOs) in the ERP system one day ahead of scheduled production
Validate completed PBOs for accuracy to avoid month-end financial delays
Lead weekly production planning meetings and communicate priorities to operational stakeholders
Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and support long-term production planning
Partner with Production and Procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and ingredients
Align production schedules with Sales and Customer Service expectations
Coordinate with Quality and Food Safety regarding inventory status, product holds, and material releases
Communicate with Warehouse regarding inventory movement, storage capacity, and shipment priorities
Coordinate production plans between Grandview and Prosser facilities
Balance customer demand, production capacity, labor availability, maintenance schedules, and raw material availability
Prioritize production orders to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing changeovers and downtime
Monitor schedule attainment and adjust plans for changing production requirements
Identify processing equipment and seasonal capacity constraints with Production Managers and Supervisors
Coordinate planned downtime and preventative maintenance with Maintenance
Collaborate with Sales to use dry and frozen inventories effectively and minimize aging and long-term storage
Supervise the Production Planning team and oversee production planning processes, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage frozen inventory levels, product transfers, material tempering, and availability for scheduled production runs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required
At least three years of experience in inventory management and production planning
Three or more years of production accounting/control experience
Strong ERP proficiency
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Proficiency in inventory management software and systems
Knowledge of manufacturing operations
Strong analytical skills and ability to support data-driven decisions
Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage a team
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and time management
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Prior juice manufacturing experience preferred
Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting, or equivalent, preferred
Subject to pre-employment drug testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance
Annual wage review based on individual performance
Full-time exempt position