Fruit Fillings, Inc 2531 E. Edgar Avenue Fresno, CA 93706 Company Description: Fruit Fillings, Inc. is a family-owned corporation founded in 1981. We specialize in all phases of bakery fillings. Salary Range: Location: Per Year FRESNO CA Job Type: Category: Full Time Manufacturing/Production Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Nice to have 3+ Preference: Preferred Skills/Certifications/Licences: Drivers License - Preference: Required Description: Fruit Fillings, Inc. is a family-owned corporation founded in 1981. We specialize in all phases of bakery fillings and fruit products from the simplest Strawberry Glaze to the most sophisticated pectin-based jams to a variety of acidified crème products. Custom formulation is also a part of our everyday production; our staff food chemists can provide custom products for shipment to all four corners of the globe. Our delicious fillings are manufactured to order and supply the global community. We are an innovative, team-oriented company with the ability to create custom formulations for the discriminating customer. Visit our website at www.fruitfillings.com to learn more about our fantastic company. Fruit Fillings, Inc. is actively seeking a full time Production Scheduler and Manager for its Fresno, CA location who will work with the management team to ensure customers orders are manufactured and shipped on time. Primary Responsibilities: The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning for future scheduling by creating the daily production runs and thawing frozen ingredients in proper time, assigning daily tasks, ensures all products are of the highest quality and ensures orders are filled in proper time for shipping to maximize customer service satisfaction. Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Reviews customer purchase orders and prepares production schedules • Schedules incoming orders and change orders to meet customer’s shipping requirements • Monitors production to ensure production schedule is met • Resolves scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information; coordinating solutions • Ensures all products are available for each shift, ensures proper staffing levels are met to ensure production objectives are achieved • Maintains production data base by entering data. • Work with all departments to ensure accurate inventory count of all finished products • Demonstrates an attitude of continuous process improvement • Address employee issues and opportunities in a direct, timely and constructive manner and partnering the Operations Manager and the Human Resources Manager as needed • Strengthen employee engagement, performance, and productivity and breaks down performance barriers. Required Skills • Previous experience as a production scheduler required preferably in a food production environment • Strong analytical and business planning skills • Good math comprehension & skills • Ability to read & follow prepared formulas • Proficient at using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel) • Ability to follow directions, ability to give directions • Excellent organizational skills, individually motivated, and a team player • Excellent conflict resolution skills • Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively at all levels • Ability to read and write English • Capable of effectively leading, developing and motivating a positive team • Organized team leader • Maintain well organized, detailed & legible production documents • Other duties as assigned by management Additional Requirements: • Valid Driver’s License • Clean driving record and valid car insurance • Reliable transportation • Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background investigation • Ability to access all areas of the building including warehouse floor, mezzanine • Educational Requirements: • Must have high school diploma • College education preferred but will consider experience in lieu of Benefits: • Health Care (medical, dental, vision) Company pays 100% of medical premiums for the employee • Profit Sharing • Vacation • Sick Leave • Holiday Pay • Work Cell Phone As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Fruit Fillings, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local laws.