Plant Scheduler

JBS Foods; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is looking for a Plant Scheduler in Sumter, SC to develop detailed production schedules for the assigned area, balancing machine capacities with the master schedule and adjusting short-term plans as needed to meet delivery dates. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is preferred.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends and a base salary range of $58,015.00 - $70,488.00 plus

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Prior planning or scheduling experience preferred.
• Poultry processing and sales experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitors backlog of work for assigned area.
• Sequences orders to meet promise dates and optimize productivity.
• Revises debone and portion schedules to accommodate further process orders, rework and breakdowns.
• Monitors material supply and alerts others to potential shortages.
• Prepares and monitors master schedules by working with materials planning, production and maintenance to coordinate activities.
• Communicates status and changes to customer service and/or directly to sales.
• Monitors raw meat inventory to maintain minimum aged product and minimum inventory levels.
• Fills in for Finished Product scheduler in their absence.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Schedule optimization

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

College Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Plant Scheduler

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides detailed schedules for production equipment within an established master schedule. Requires a knowledge of machine capacities, equipment and processes in the assigned area. This position normally focuses on a limited range of operations or processes and short-term schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors backlog of work for assigned area.
• Sequences orders to meet promise dates and optimize productivity.
• Revises debone and portion schedules to accommodate further process orders, rework and breakdowns.
• Monitors material supply and alerts others to potential shortages.
• Prepares and monitors master schedules by working with materials planning, production and maintenance to coordinate activities.
• Communicates status and changes to customer service and/or directly to sales.
• Monitors raw meat inventory to maintain minimum aged product and minimum inventory levels.
• Fills in for Finished Product scheduler in their absence.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office required; SAP experience preferred
• Prior planning or scheduling experience preferred
• Poultry processing and sales experience preferrred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school Diploma or GED required; College Degree preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $58,015.00 - $70,488.00
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.