Labor Scheduler

Schwan's Company; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual incentive

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Labor Scheduler at our frozen food manufacturing facility in Pasadena, TX. This role evaluates labor requirements, assists in scheduling of employees, and maintains data in Kronos to support accurate staffing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 3 years of related experience, proficiency with data entry, and strong written and verbal communication and basic math skills. UKG knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient with data entry in database tools; UKG knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; basic math skills.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and communicates with all departments to ensure labor needs are utilized effectively.
• Troubleshoots exceptions during labor scheduling; tracks call-ins and weather-related issues.
• Organizes weekly meetings with supervisors and notifies managers of schedule changes.
• Maintains employee profiles, job transfers, availability patterns, shifts in Kronos with supervisor input.
• Analyzes and reports scheduling exceptions; allocates resources to meet business goals.
• Maintains annual vacation tracker and call-ins; communicates approvals/denials to HR.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG

MS Office

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring a Labor Scheduler at our frozen food manufacturing facility in Pasadena, TX. This position is responsible for evaluating labor requirements and assisting in labor scheduling of employees. This role is also responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date data in the system and providing staffing solutions for the best possible business results.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates and communicates with all departments to ensure that labor needs for the plant are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Troubleshoots exceptions that occur during the labor scheduling process. Stays informed of all variables affecting labor schedule, including but not limited to, call-ins, weather related issues, and other special case scenarios.
• Organizes weekly meetings with supervisors on labor schedules, communicates any changes in the schedule to the manager as well as supervisors, and identifies training needs to meet the best possible scheduling results.
• Maintains employee profile (primary jobs, job transfer sets, availability patterns, shifts) and skill matrix data in Kronos system with the help of regular communication with supervisors.
• Analyzes and reports exceptions within scheduling to Labor Scheduling Manager, assign resources to meet business guiding principles.
• Maintains annual vacation tracker and call-ins for employees.
• Communicates with supervisors and the Labor Manager on approval and denial of vacations.
• Monitors trends on call-ins and regularly communicates with HR team.
• Communicates with Production Scheduler to bring common ground on Production and Labor planning. This includes, but not limited to, adjusting labor schedule if the production schedule changes.
• Communicates with production employees for coverage of shifts based on labor needs.
• Manages part-time workforce, identifies availability of part-time employees and fits them into weekly schedule to obtain optimum results.
• Reports weekly labor scheduling metrics to Labor Scheduling Manager, analyzes trends in the data, recommends changes if necessary.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Proficient with data entry in database tools, UKG knowledge preferred. Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as good basic math skills.
• Capable of working with tight deadlines to ensure on- time deliveries.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $60,00 to $99,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the standard range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail].