Expert Production Scheduler - Germantown, WI

\nJob Title: Expert Production Scheduler \nLocation: Germantown, WI\n\n \n \n\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Expert Production Scheduler who has operated in high\u2011complexity, highly constrained manufacturing environments, where one wrong sequencing decision can impact service, quality, or plant stability. This is not a standard production scheduling role. This role sits at the center of short\u2011term execution and requires sound judgement, strong system mastery (SAP / OMP), and real factory influence. You will be expected to make difficult trade\u2011off decisions, protect schedule integrity under pressure, and balance assertiveness with flexibility in a low\u2011tolerance operating environment. \n \n\n\nYour Key Responsibilities:\n\n\u2022 1) Advanced Short\u2011Term Finite Scheduling\n\n * Convert supply plans into fully executable daily and weekly schedules for production and tolling operations. \n * Integrate all constraints: capacity, equipment availability, cleaning/changeover matrix, QA/QC timing, and maintenance windows.\n * Maintain an optimized schedule that maximizes line efficiency and minimizes disruptions.\n * Actively identify conflicts and propose feasible alternative scenarios\u2014not just execute system outputs.\n * Continuously evaluate schedule performance and stability, adjusting rapidly to deviations.\n * This role requires making trade\u2011off decisions when no perfect solution exists, balancing competing constraints while protecting overall schedule integrity.\n\n\n\n2) Material Availability \u0026 Readiness\n\n * Ensure all raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and critical components are available for execution. \n * Work proactively with procurement and warehouse to avoid shortages or delays.\n * Escalate risks early and provide mitigation or re\u2011sequencing options.\n\n\n\n3) Inventory Management\n\n * Monitor finished goods, intermediates, and raw material inventory levels. \n * Align production and replenishment decisions with inventory policies (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels). \n * Support MRB (Material Review Board) and slow/obsolete inventory management activities.\n\n\n\n4) Supply Risk Management\n\n * Identify supply constraints or bottlenecks (capacity, materials, logistics, tolling delays). \n * Escalate risks and implement contingency plans to protect customer service and continuity of supply.\n\n\n\n5) Customer Service \u0026 Order Support\n\n * Support customer service and sales teams during backorder reviews and allocation decisions. \n * Communicate supply risks proactively to internal stakeholders.\n * Provide realistic Available\u2011to\u2011Promise (ATP) dates based on supply constraints and schedule feasibility.\n\n\n\n6) Influential Cross\u2011Functional Coordination\n\n * Act as the central communication bridge between Planning and Operations (Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, Maintenance, Procurement, Customer Care). \n * Demonstrate judgement in stakeholder management:\n\n\n * Assertive and firm when priorities must be protected.\n * Flexible and collaborative when rapid adjustments are needed.\n\n\n * Drive alignment in daily/weekly operational meetings.\n * The Scheduler is the owner of short\u2011term execution decisions and is expected to stand behind priorities, escalations, and outcomes.\n\n\n\n8) System \u0026 Master Data Expertise\n\n * Maintain accurate SAP/OMP data, including planning parameters and scheduling inputs.\n * Utilize advanced system features for scenario analysis and constraint\u2011based scheduling.\n * Build and maintain reporting dashboards to enhance visibility and planning accuracy.\n\n\n\n9) KPI Tracking \u0026 Continuous Improvement\n\n * Track and enhance key performance measures: OTIF, supply plan adherence, inventory accuracy, material availability, schedule stability. \n * Conduct root-cause analysis for schedule misses or supply issues.\n * Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to improve scheduling efficiency and reduce firefighting.\n\n\n\n \n \n \nWe Offer:\n\n\u2022 A strong sense of accountability \u2013 you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.\n\n\u2022 An innovator\u2019s instinct \u2013 you\u2019re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.\n\n\u2022 Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking, \u201cIs there a better way?\u201d\n\n\u2022 A collaborative spirit \u2013 you\u2019re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries. \n\u2022 A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.\n\n\u2022 A competitive compensation package \u2013 with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.\n\n \n \n \n \nYou Bring: \n\u2022 High School Diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling or finite scheduling experience in manufacturing. \n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related.\n\n\u2022. 4\u20137 years of production scheduling or finite scheduling experience in manufacturing.\n\n\u2022 Experience in biotech/food/chemical high complexity environments strongly preferred. \n\u2022. Proven ability to manage scheduling in heavily constrained, low tolerance settings. \n\u2022 Demonstrated ownership and ability to independently run the short-term scheduling process. \n\u2022 Strong knowledge of SAP and/or OMP; not beginner level.\n\n\u2022. High proficiency in Excel and planning analytics. \n\u2022 Solid understanding of batch production, changeovers, cleaning cycles, QA release, and capacity modeling. \n\u2022 Exceptional attention to detail with low error tolerance.\n\n\u2022 Strong communication and stakeholder management\u2014able to push back constructively.\n\n\u2022 High resilience and ability to operate under frequent changes.\n\n\u2022 Analytical, structured, and proactive problem solver.\n\n\u2022 Demonstrated bias for action and ownership mindset. \n \n \n \n\n\nThe salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant\u2019s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. The salary range is $99,999 to $101,400. \n\nIn addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.\n\n \n \n\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich:\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them. \n\nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.\n\nFrom elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.\n\nAnd while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They\u2019re essential to our future. \n\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement: \nAt dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. \n \nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. \n \nWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. \n \nAnd if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work. \n \n \nAgency statement:\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n