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# Master Scheduler at HP Hood

- **Company:** HP Hood
- **Location:** Batavia, NY
- **Compensation:** $79k–$90k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp/jobs/5450127008

## Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

A master scheduler is responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling, and supervising products throughout their production process or cycle.

A master scheduler performs various functions in ensuring that work being done within a company is performed in a particular order so as to attain efficiency and avoid waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Review inventory levels versus sales daily
- Establish production schedules based on demand forecast and inventory levels.
- Manage the flow of bulk raw materials, including quantity to be received, versus capacity based on estimated production flow and projected consumption
- Understand systems constraints/limitations to avoid potential scheduling conflicts/waste.
- Monitor and report on Shop Order completions
- Work closely with Plant Management, Materials planners, and Global Supply Chain Planning to develop and execute optimal production schedules and inventory control.
- Monitor and ensure appropriate master data setup and continuous monitoring to align with production processes.
- Ensure continuous feedback with manufacturing to ensure scheduling information is kept up to date, including but not limited to; demonstrated run rates, start times, ends times, resources, BOM’s, scrap rates, CIP times and materials sequence.
- Clearly understand all requirements and constraints at the plant level for a production plan (consideration of min/max batch sizes, resource assignment, materials sequencing on resources, changeover/startup allowances and materials availability.
- Establish raw materials at the sub assembly level to meet production needs while avoiding potential expiry, product returns or waste.
- Create and/or organize a production schedule on a daily basis and update as required based on production results.
- Understand restrictions/capabilities of production lines
- Ensure production that meets customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Manage interdependent demand flows for incoming raw materials to avoid conflict and/or waste
- Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved
- Work closely with Purchasing Team so as to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner and changes to schedule are communicated
- Make sure schedules are given to employees in a timely fashion and that any distortions in the company’s schedule are accounted for always
- Maintain different reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and also timely.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years in master scheduling role.
- A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar position
- Experience working with MRP systems mandatory
- Experience in SAP desired

Skills and Competencies:

- Must have excellent communication skills so as to be able to pass the necessary information to both customers and employees
- Must be able to work in a team environment cordially and effectively, as well as having the ability to lead a team if required to
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
- Must exhibit a high level of flexibility and an ability to multi-task at all times
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision
- Must possess good reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Must possess at least a basic knowledge of supply chain activities
- Must have good time management ability so as to be able to meet up with orders and schedules
- Must be able to make use of different data base programs especially Microsoft Excel

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $78,900—$89,700 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our [Company Careers Page](https://hood.com/careers)

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

## About HP Hood

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products including milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream under its own and licensed brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned by the Kaneb Family)
- **Headquarters**: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1846
- **Founders**: Harvey Perley Hood

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Dairy)
- **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers, food service distributors) and B2C (consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The company emphasizes a commitment to quality, community, and innovation. Their founder's pledge is that "good enough never was," and they focus on providing fresh, premium-quality dairy products while supporting the communities where they operate.

## Products & Services
- **Hood® Brand**: A full line of fluid milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream, and other dairy products; the number-one dairy brand in New England.
- **Heluva Good!®**: A brand of dips, cheeses, and sour cream with a national presence.
- **LACTAID® Brand dairy products**: Licensed lactose-free milk, ice cream, and cottage cheese.
- **Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®**: Licensed almond milk and dairy-alternative products.
- **Other licensed and regional brands**: The company also produces and distributes other licensed products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). HP Hood was listed at #169 on the Forbes "America's Largest Private Companies" list for 2025.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $2.1 billion (per LinkedIn estimate) to over $3 billion (per Forbes and company statements).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Kaneb Family (owners). Key partners include license holders like Lactaid and Blue Diamond, and major retail and food service customers across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has 12 manufacturing plants across the United States and is a top dairy brand in New England. Recent funding of $350,000 (grant) from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center in 2024.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage and Brand Trust**: Over 175 years of history and a deeply trusted brand name, especially in New England.
- **Scale and Distribution**: One of the largest dairy processors in the country with a national footprint and 17 office/manufacturing locations.
- **Licensing Portfolio**: Exclusive rights to produce and distribute major national brands like LACTAID® and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, providing a diversified revenue stream.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns a research and development operation, allowing for product innovation and quality control.
- **Private Ownership**: Family-owned structure allows for long-term strategic planning without quarterly earnings pressure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation**: Continuously developing new products and packaging, such as the LightBlock Bottle® and bold cottage cheese flavors.
- **Sustainability**: Committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across operations.
- **Community Engagement**: Partnering with organizations that support children and families to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
- **Operational Excellence**: Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency across its 12 manufacturing plants.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- **Notable Perks and Development**: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- **Workforce**: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- **Engineering/Technical Roles**: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.

## Sources
1. [hood.com (Careers Page)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hoodhp)
2. [hood.com (Our Story)](https://hood.com/our-story)
3. [LinkedIn (HP Hood Company Page)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-hood)
4. [Built In (HP Hood LLC Careers, Perks + Culture)](https://builtin.com/company/hp-hood-llc)

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