Plant Scheduler: Optimize Production & Schedules

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is seeking a Plant Scheduler to develop detailed schedules for production equipment within an established master schedule. The role requires 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. Key duties include monitoring backlog, sequencing orders to meet promise dates, coordinating with materials planning, production and maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office required; 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

Scheduling experience

Microsoft Office

SAP

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Poultry processing experience

Education

High school Diploma or GED

College Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is seeking a Plant Scheduler to develop detailed schedules for production equipment within an established master schedule. The role requires 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. Key duties include monitoring backlog, sequencing orders to meet promise dates, coordinating with materials planning, production and maintenance, and