Planner Production - 1st Shift - Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to manage material flow, production scheduling, and shipping coordination across multiple business units. This role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

The position involves coordinating with FSQA, Transportation, Sales and Export Services to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a field related to duties.
• 2+ years of industry experience in Planning, Operations, Sales or Accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with Tyson software like PA and ORP; MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track raw materials and products for species program grade/weight/quality.
• Schedule daily production, monitor product position, and coordinate all shipping activities.
• Maintain communication with Production, FSQA, Materials Handling, Sales and other units.
• Monitor shipping at outside storage facilities and optimize use of production/storage resources.
• Assist in scheduling forward warehouses and raw material sourcing.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PA

ORP

MS Office

Job description

Job Details:

At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format and/or complete the application fully showing current and past work experience to be considered for the position.

SUMMARY:

This Position is responsible for coordinating and tracking raw material and products pertaining to species program type grade weight range and quality. Other duties include: schedule daily production monitor product position and coordinate all shipping activities; maintain constant communication with numerous business units including Production FSQA Materials Handling Sales Credit Transportation Customer Service and Export Services; monitor and coordinate shipping activities at outside storage facilities; provide for the efficient utilization of Company production storage and shipping resources by optimizing activities within operational capabilities; assist in scheduling forward warehouses value-added production and raw material sourcing. The scope of this Position requires sharp attention to details excellent problem-solving skills a highly collaborative communication style clear mental focus and commitment to a very strong work ethic. The office work environment is positively interactive dynamic and fast paced in productively achieving the Teams daily and weekly individual performance expectations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field more closely related to the duties of the Position is preferred.

Experience: 2 plus years of industry experience Planning Operations Sales or Accounting experience is preferred.

Computer Skills: Requires the ability to comprehend and execute planning processes through available existing software tools provided to the Production Planning Team. The preferred experience with software includes proprietary Tyson programs such as the Product Availability System PA and the Order Processing System ORP . The Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Excel and Word is preferred experience.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Special Skills: The ability to prioritize and manage numerous duties time sensitive tasks and pertinent communication simultaneously is essential. The need to build productive working relationships with Supervisors and Peers Production Warehousing and Sales Team members along with an extensive group of individuals from various Support Teams is crucial. Experience and proficiency in data entry skills in strongly preferred.

Travel: 1 to 3 domestic plant location trips per year.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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