Production Scheduler at Nassau Candy Distributors

Hicksville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production scheduling, Capacity planning, Throughput management, Microsoft Excel, Data analysis, Labor balancing, Workflow optimization, Performance tracking, Fulfillment operations, Inventory management, Process improvement, Cross-functional coordination, Leadership, Communication, Reporting, Pivot tables

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

NASSAU CANDY PRODUCTION SCHEDULER / CAPACITY PLANNER (FULFILLMENT) 📍 Hicksville, NY 💰 Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 ---------------------------------------- 🏭 ABOUT NASSAU CANDY Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Through divisions such as NC Custom, Chocolate Inn, AmuseMints®, and Lanco, we deliver high-quality, customized solutions with speed, precision, and scale. Our operations environment is fast-paced and execution-driven, with many orders turning in 24–72 hours. We are continuing to invest in talent and infrastructure to support our growth and deliver best-in-class service to our customers. ---------------------------------------- 📌 POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a hands-on Production Scheduler / Capacity Planner to manage daily scheduling and capacity across fulfillment and production operations, including chocolate molding, hand assembly, and packaging. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role that operates as the central hub between planning and production. The position is approximately 50% on the production floor and 50% at a desk, responsible for building the schedule and ensuring it is executed in real time. ---------------------------------------- ⚙️ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 📅 PRODUCTION SCHEDULING & PLANNING * Own the daily production schedule across all fulfillment and production areas (approx. 150+ orders per day) * Break down work by department, labor requirements, and item type to meet ship dates and priorities * Sequence work to optimize flow across chocolate production, assembly, packing, and shipping 📊 CAPACITY PLANNING & THROUGHPUT MANAGEMENT * Develop and manage capacity models based on labor, work type, and throughput rates * Balance workload across teams to prevent bottlenecks, particularly between production, packing, and shipping * Continuously adjust schedules to align with real-time production conditions 🏃‍♂️ FLOOR EXECUTION & REAL-TIME ADJUSTMENTS * Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, driving execution and accountability * Reallocate labor and shift priorities in real time to meet output and service levels * Ensure production teams are aligned to the schedule and operating efficiently 📈 PERFORMANCE TRACKING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT * Monitor output, efficiency, and performance using Excel and internal systems * Improve scheduling accuracy through data analysis and trend tracking * Identify inefficiencies in workflow, staging, and labor utilization and implement solutions 🤝 CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION * Partner closely with Production, Fulfillment, and Customer Service teams * Ensure clean handoffs and communication across departments to support on-time delivery * Act as a key point of coordination between planning and execution ---------------------------------------- ✅ QUALIFICATIONS * 3–7 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or high-volume operations * Background in fulfillment, assembly, or labor-driven manufacturing environments * Strong understanding of capacity planning, throughput, and labor balancing * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and reporting * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities * Strong communication skills and leadership presence on the production floor ---------------------------------------- 🎯 WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive salary within the $70,000 – $90,000 range * Comprehensive benefits package * 401(k) with company match * Opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth, operationally complex environment * A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on execution, accountability, and results ---------------------------------------- 📢 JOIN NASSAU CANDY If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving operational challenges in real time, and want to directly impact production performance—we encourage you to apply and be part of our continued growth.

Responsibilities

The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing daily production schedules and capacity models to ensure efficient fulfillment across multiple departments. This role requires a hands-on presence on the production floor to drive execution, reallocate labor, and optimize workflow in real time.