Onsite Supply Chain Scheduler — Livestock Deliveries & Plant Flow

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Scheduler to coordinate livestock deliveries and balance supplier needs with plant capacity. You will help ensure production targets are met and strengthen partnerships across departments.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, ownership of scheduling, and continuous process improvement within a large, family-owned food company.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and navigating challenging conversations.
• A proactive, independent approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Comfort working with Excel and learning new scheduling systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities, supply conditions, or operational needs change.
• Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn the complexities of livestock procurement and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule: Develop and manage daily and weekly livestock delivery schedules that support plant capacity, production targets, and business needs.
• Build trusted partnerships: Coordinate with livestock producers and internal stakeholders, balancing relationships with operational expectations.
• Solve problems proactively: Anticipate disruptions, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that keep operations moving.
• Drive operational efficiency: Monitor delivery timing, scheduling accuracy, and plant flow to minimize delays and improve performance.
• Communicate with confidence: Keep stakeholders informed of schedule changes, potential risks, and emerging challenges.
• Continuously improve: Identify opportunities to strengthen scheduling processes, improve accuracy, and create sustainable solutions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Scheduling systems

Job description

Clemens Food Group in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Scheduler to coordinate livestock deliveries and balance supplier needs with plant capacity. You will help ensure production targets are met and strengthen partnerships across departments.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, ownership of scheduling, and continuous process improvement within a large, family-owned food company.