Dispatcher + Scheduler

FrieslandCampina; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking a seasoned Dispatcher & Scheduler for our Darlington, WI operation. The role focuses on dispatching drivers, coordinating with Logistics, and growing into production scheduling with Intake and Production teams.

You'll use Excel daily, adapt to changing priorities, and work with SAP/ERP/TMS systems. The position offers full-time hours with OT and after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dispatch experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills are a MUST.
• Experience coordinating drivers, routes, loads, pickups, and/or deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and coordinate daily routes, pickups, and deliveries.
• Reroute and adjust quickly for road closures, weather, delays, or changing priorities.
• Coordinate inbound whey/milk transportation and outbound shipments.
• Partner with Intake, Production, and Logistics to align transportation needs with plant schedules and capacity.
• Help build and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on materials, production needs, and demand.
• Keep drivers and plant teams updated when schedules or priorities change.
• Use Excel regularly to organize, track, and communicate information.
• Spot problems early and find practical solutions to keep product, trucks, and production moving.

Skills

Dispatch

Scheduling

Excel

Logistics

Communication

Tools

SAP

ERP

TMS

Routing

Production Scheduling

Job description

Dispatcher + Scheduler Darlington Wisconsin (US) Supply Chain & Logistics 40+

Status: Full-Time, Hourly | OT + occasional after-hours availability required

Keep the Wheels Turning

We're looking for an experienced Dispatcher & Scheduler to support our Darlington and Turtle Lake operations.

Initially, this role will focus heavily on dispatching our truck drivers and coordinating with Logistics. As you learn our operation, the role will grow into both transportation dispatching and production scheduling, working closely with our Production and Intake teams to make sure what's coming into the plant, what's being produced, and what's heading back out all stay aligned.

If you're someone who can think on your feet, communicate with just about anybody, and find Plan B (or C) without getting rattled, you'll probably fit right in.

What You'll Do

Dispatch drivers and coordinate daily routes, pickups, and deliveries.

Reroute and adjust quickly for road closures, weather, delays, equipment issues, or changing priorities.

Coordinate inbound whey/milk transportation and outbound shipments.

Partner closely with Intake, Production, and Logistics to align transportation needs with plant schedules and capacity.

As the role develops, help build and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on incoming materials, inventory, production needs, and customer demand.

Keep drivers and plant teams updated when schedules or priorities change.

Use Excel regularly to organize, track, and communicate information.

Spot problems early and find practical solutions to keep product, trucks, and production moving.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of dispatch experience required, ideally within trucking, transportation, logistics, or manufacturing.

Strong Excel skills are a MUST.

Experience coordinating drivers, routes, loads, pickups, and/or deliveries.

Strong problem-solving skills, where you can pivot quickly when Plan A doesn't go to plan.

Organized and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing the details.

Comfortable making decisions and working independently.

Experience with production scheduling, SAP, ERP, TMS, routing, or planning systems is a plus.

Food, dairy, manufacturing, or agriculture experience is helpful, but not required.

You've Got to Be Able to Read the Room

Our drivers can be direct, informal, and occasionally a little rugged in how they communicate. You need to be comfortable in that environment, build relationships, and not get rattled easily.

At the same time, you'll work closely with Intake, Production, Logistics, and leadership. We're looking for someone who can adjust their communication style to the audience where you're laid-back and straightforward with a driver one minute, coordinating a production change with the plant the next, and polished and prepared for a leadership update after that.

Schedule

Monday-Friday with a 6:00 AM Start

Transportation and production don't always cooperate with business hours. This position requires flexibility for overtime and occasional after-hours availability when something needs attention.

At FrieslandCampina, we live our values every day:

We Act With Respect

Fostering inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.

We Aim Higher

Continuously improving ourselves and our business.

We Succeed Together

Achieving results through teamwork and shared success.We believe our greatest accomplishments happen when we support one another and work toward a common goal.

We'll provide the opportunity to turn that into a career you'll be proud of.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with, and the people we bring happiness to, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our own careers and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

We're more than a company, we're a global cooperative, owned by over 14,000 dairy farmers who believe in sustainable, responsible nutrition. At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we're united by a shared mission to nourish people's potential, naturally.

Here, you'll:

Join a team that values diversity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Work in a dynamic, science-driven culture with a focus on growth and innovation.

Be empowered to pursue your own growth, both personally and professionally.

We Value Every Voice

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.