Manufacturing Scheduler

Mondelez International • Portland, OR • 1w ago

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

The Scheduler is responsible for managing the scheduling process for hourly union employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role ensures smooth daily operations through effective workforce allocation, vacation and job bid planning, training coordination, and system accuracy. The Scheduler also acts as a key liaison between operations, HR, and payroll, while maintaining positive labor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage daily, weekly, and weekend schedules using Kronos or similar systems.
Coordinate vacation scheduling and job bidding processes in compliance with union agreements.
Oversee daily labor allocation, overtime assignments, and schedule updates.
Support training plans by managing certification records and tracking trainee progress.
Serve as point of contact for payroll coding, timecard adjustments, and FMLA tracking.
Maintain and update employee preference data, labor blueprints, and schedule documentation.
Liaise with union representatives and operations leadership to address workforce needs and labor relations matters.
Drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy, process efficiency, and system use.
Assist in troubleshooting system issues, implementing changes, and supporting platform validation activities.

Qualifications:
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; union labor management is a plus.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, Breakdown Elimination).
Strong communication, coaching, and change management skills.
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Proficient in workforce planning tools such as Kronos and Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions with strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to support a 24-hour operation and respond to shift needs as required.

More about this role

Job Scope

Daily scheduling and posting

Daily overtime and posting

Weekend scheduling and posting

Labor relations with BCTGM

Vacation scheduling

Payroll issues

Coding at Kronos Planner & Central (or similar scheduling software)

Bid Job Process

Production Trainee training strategy

Packing employees training strategy

Analyze vacancies on hourly employees

Education / Certifications:

High school diploma (required)

Bachelor's Degree (Industrial Engineering or Business Administration).(Preferred)

Job specific requirements

Strong organizational and technical skills

Preferred 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Union labor management is a plus.

Preferred experience in Lean manufacturing and TPM. Continuous Improvement experience, including Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis and Breakdown Elimination system.

Proven leader with strong communication, time management, coaching, priority setting and change management skills.

Trust and empowers team, while holding team and others accountable

Passion for developing and coaching talent

Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation

Technical and problem-solving skills

Desire to oversee a 24-hour organization

Work schedule:

Monday through Friday, standard 8-hour shifts. Flexibility required for early/late overtime and occasional weekend support. May be required to work different shifts or be on call for consultation outside regular hours.

Salray range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $73,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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