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JOB SUMMARY

The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle. Expertise in supply chain, production scheduling, inventory management, forecasting, and inventory management software is required. Strong initiative, attention to detail, communication skills, as well as strict adherence to local, state and federal regulations are critical to this role. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and also works closely with the Controller, Product Development, Sales, Fulfillment, and Executive teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor products through the complete production cycle.
• Maintain accurate inventories of raw materials and packaging materials needed for production.
• Communicate any obstacle impacting production efficiency on a daily and forward-looking basis.
• Create daily production schedules and ensure that all relevant staff members receive the production schedule.
• Record and communicate production progress daily.
• Check the quality of products to ensure that they meet client expectations and ensure that the quantity and specifications of products are correct.
• Determine optimized raw materials and packaging materials procurement and inventory based on Company orders and objectives with its clients.
• Collaborate with the executive, financial/accounting, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure production alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Participate in meetings with clients for production scheduling input as needed.
• Implement inventory control procedures and integration with the company’s inventory tracking software.
• Become an expert administrator of the company’s inventory control software and train employees as necessary.
• Perform analytics and forecasting for manufacturing process and efficiency improvements.
• Convert rolling sales forecasts into detailed production scheduling.
• Collaborate with the fulfillment manager and perform daily quality control checks on shipment organization for finished goods and bulk wholesale orders.
• Monitor and reconcile all packaging sessions to ensure compliance between Company’s inventory software, and physical inventory.
• Establish periodic and monthly inventory reconciliation procedures.
• Exercise significant authority over shipping label storage, creation, and accuracy.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience managing and building teams in a cGMP and OSHA compliant environment.
• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, supply chain management or a related field a plus
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and proficiency in MS Office and ERP software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Outstanding communication ability.
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills.
• Attention to detail, and a natural problem solver.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields. Graduate degree desired.
• APICS certification(s) desired.
• 5+ years of management or related experience required.
• Cannabis, hemp, consumer products, food production, or white/private label experience desired.
• Strong software, analytics, and computer skills required.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP and/or ISO manufacturing operations desired.
• Comfortable working in a start-up environment.
• Proven project management, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills required.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: 

• This is a full-time position based out of Roxboro, NC or Raleigh/Durham, NC.
• Flexibility to work days/evenings/weekends depending on production schedules required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (4-6 hours) with frequent kneeling and bending.
• Working in limited climate-controlled facilities and experience extreme heat or cold.
• Work with heavy fumes, plants, airborne particles and chemicals
• Must be comfortable working with and around heavy machinery
• May experience moderately high noise levels

THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Roxboro, N.C., Open Book Extracts is a cGMP-certified manufacturer of premium plant-based cannabinoid products, aiming to be the industry’s true north by delivering premium products, exceptional service, and industry-leading transparency. With control of the entire supply chain, a state-of-the-art extraction campus near North Carolina’s Research Triangle, proprietary refinement and conversion methods backed by a growing IP portfolio, and a team of Ph.D. chemists and seasoned business leaders, OBX is the trusted partner for global brands seeking to enter the marketplace.

We are seeking talented workers passionate about innovating, improving lives, working hard and building a positive and collaborative company culture in this nascent and fast-growing sector. Our values-driven the culture emphasizes investing in our people, and we empower our employees to take the lead in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Open Book Extracts is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.