Plant Scheduler — Production Planning & Timely Sequencing

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

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