Production Scheduler

The Role

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Execution
  • Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across all product categories.
  • Convert monthly production plans into detailed weekly and daily schedules by department and process.
  • Sequence production to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and protect quality outcomes.
  • Continuously adjust schedules based on:
    • Demand changes
    • Labor availability
    • Material constraints
    • QA release timing
    • Regulatory limitations
  • Establish and maintain routings, run rates, batch sizes, and standard hours for all unit operations.
  • Balance line loading across departments and shifts, including overtime planning and resource reallocation.
• Cannabis Regulatory & Compliance Scheduling
  • Integrate state and company regulatory requirements into all production schedules, including:
    • Batch size limits
    • Lot and genealogy dependencies
    • Mandatory QA hold and testing timelines
    • Quarantine and remediation scenarios
  • Coordinate production timing with state traceability systems (e.g., METRC or equivalent).
  • Schedule production around:
    • State inspections and audits
    • Reporting deadlines
    • Compliance-driven process constraints
  • Proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks related to production timing or sequencing.
• Inventory & Material Planning
  • Monitor and manage WIP and Finished Goods inventory to align with shipment velocity and sales forecasts.
  • Build and maintain input allocations based on:
    • Inventory availability
    • Demand priorities
    • Shelf-life considerations
  • Confirm material readiness prior to schedule release and escalate shortages or risks compared to 90-day inventory schedule plan.
  • Partner with Inventory and Finance teams to ensure reconciliation between AFS (available-for-sale) and state systems
• Demand, Supply & Tradeoff Decisions
  • Review demand forecasts and call out when plans don't match capacity or constraints.
  • Help leadership understand the tradeoffs between:
    • SLA (Service Level Agreement)
    • Inventory
    • Labor cost
    • Compliance risk
  • Participate in S&OP / planning conversations as the voice of production reality.
  • Own schedule changes and escalation when plans break.
• Labor & Capacity Planning
  • Build and maintain capacity models by department and process.
  • Identify bottlenecks and work with Operations to improve flow.
  • Use historical performance to improve schedule accuracy and labor planning.
  • Help translate staffing plans into executable schedules.
• Quality & Release Timing
  • Coordinate schedules with QA for:
    • Sampling
    • Testing turnaround
    • Release timing
  • Adjust production plans when quality outcomes change.
  • Support continuous improvement tied to yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Systems, Data & KPIs
  • Act as a key owner of scheduling-related systems, including ERP, traceability, and reporting tools.
  • Maintain clean, accurate scheduling data across systems.
  • Track and report key metrics such as:
    • Schedule adherence
    • Plan attainment
    • Inventory accuracy
    • Changeover efficiency
    • Production efficiency impacts
    • Labor Utilization
  • Use data to spot issues early and drive improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production environment as a Production Supervisor or similar supply chain and procurement experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook). Tableau & State Tracking systems (METRC, Biotrack, & MJ Freeway) a plus.
• Initiative-taking, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with commitment to quality work.
• High attention to details and due diligence.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication and people skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Understands and complies with the state and local rules and regulations, and internal policies and procedures of Green Thumb.
• Consistently operates with an elevated level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to anticipate needs, find alternative solutions and be proactive in achieving desired outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

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