Job Description
Job Description
Meet Us: King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration. Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike. We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods. We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs. As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.
The Position: The Master Scheduler is responsible for owning, developing and executing a 12-month rolling capacity plan and detailed weekly/monthly production schedules to meet manufacturing cost and business supply objectives. They ensure accurate run scheduling, data integrity, and production order management within the internal system. The role requires cross-functional coordination and communication with supply planning, procurement, warehouse, commercialization and production teams to align priorities and maintain a responsive production plan. The role also tracks and reports on key scheduling KPIs and leads regular planning and forecasting meetings to support business continuity and efficiency.
The Benefits: Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match. But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.
The Location: White River Junction, VT; onsite daily.
The Pay: $54,900 to $74,200 annual salary; commensurate with experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Create a balanced 12 month rolling capacity model and execute plan at the monthly and weekly schedule for manufacturing facility to achieve cost and supply targets
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Manage and maintain weekly and monthly production plan based on orders and raw and packed inventory availability and production availability.
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Maintains run scheduling and data integrity and production order management in KAB systems
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Responsible for coordination of production plan alignment with cross-departmental priorities that overlap with manufacturing availability
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Serves as primary point of contact and collaborate with supply planning and procurement team on production scheduling priorities
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Reports on daily, weekly, monthly scheduling KPIs.
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Leads planning meetings with production, warehouse, purchasing, supply planning.
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Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments
Experience and Education
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3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a food manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and scheduling tools.
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Experience with data-driven decision-making.
Competencies
Analytical Thinking & Strategic Planning: Ability to build, interpret, and adjust multi-layered production capacity models. Uses data-driven insights to forecast production needs and optimize schedules while minimizing waste and downtime.
Attention to Detail & Systems Accuracy: Ensures complete and accurate production order management, data entry, and schedule maintenance in ERP systems. Proactively identifies discrepancies and resolves system or data-related issues that could impact production flow.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments including production, procurement, warehouse, sales, and marketing. Facilitates alignment of competing priorities through effective communication and shared planning goals.
Problem Solving & Agility: Responds quickly to unforeseen challenges such as supply shortages, capacity constraints, or order changes. Uses structured problem-solving techniques and sound judgment to adjust plans and mitigate risks without compromising key targets.
Clear & Proactive Communication: Effectively conveys scheduling updates, changes, and production needs across teams. Leads planning and forecasting meetings with confidence, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned on scheduling goals and adjustments.
Success Factors
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Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur’s mission and products and a commitment to living our values.
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Is community minded gets involved, volunteers.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Safety
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate office equipment (keyboard, mouse, phone).
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Occasional standing, walking, or bending when collaborating with production or warehouse staff.
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs occasionally (e.g., files, small equipment, or product samples).
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Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, including in noisy manufacturing settings when required.
Work Environment
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Primarily based in an office setting located within a food manufacturing facility.
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May occasionally be exposed to typical manufacturing conditions, including variable temperatures, production noise, moving mechanical equipment, and food ingredients or allergens.
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Standard business hours with occasional flexibility needed to support production schedules, planning meetings, or urgent operational needs.
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Adheres to all food safety, quality, and workplace safety protocols when entering production areas.
Safety
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Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization and is responsible for adhering to/providing work in a safe and ergonomic manner, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting conditions immediately or reporting them promptly.
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Participates in safety and compliance training and safety and health programs.
Uniform
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Must always conform with approved Merlin Food Safety GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), standards.
Supervision
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N/A
Travel
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N/A
Other Duties
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive and safe work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. As a proud Benefit Corporation, King Arthur Baking expects our employees to adhere to company-wide green norms and remain educated on company impact campaigns.
There's room at our table for you! Apply today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.
*Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.