Production Scheduler

Land O'Lakes; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduler for the Omnium business to translate forecasts into executable production plans and balance demand with plant capacity. You will coordinate with operations to ensure material readiness and align with quality, maintenance, and logistics teams.

In this role, you will monitor performance metrics, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining accurate planning data in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, materials, logistics, purchasing, inventory, or customer service.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, inventory-management, or production-planning system.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, material requirements, inventory control, and bills of material.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules balancing demand, capacity, materials, inventory, and operations.
• Translate customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans and communicate schedule priorities and changes.
• Coordinate material and production readiness, identifying shortages, inventory issues, quality holds, or other risks before they disrupt production.
• Serve as the primary planning contact for assigned customers, providing timely updates on production status, timing, risks, and changes.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve constraints and support production and shipping requirements.
• Monitor schedule performance, inventory, backlog, and production risks while maintaining accurate planning information and supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in supply chain or related field

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Production scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Scheduler

This role is part of our Omnium business, a loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant, and plant nutrition products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand, plant capacity, materials, inventory, and operational requirements.
• Translate customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans and communicate schedule priorities and changes.
• Coordinate material and production readiness, identifying shortages, inventory issues, quality holds, or other risks before they disrupt production.
• Serve as the primary planning contact for assigned customers, providing timely updates on production status, timing, risks, and changes.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve constraints and support production and shipping requirements.
• Monitor schedule performance, inventory, backlog, and production risks while maintaining accurate planning information and supporting continuous improvement.

Required Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, materials, logistics, purchasing, inventory, or customer service.
• Experience using an ERP, MRP, inventory-management, or production-planning system.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, material requirements, inventory control, and bills of material.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferred Experience/Education

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, business, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in chemical, agricultural, pesticide, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Work is performed in office, manufacturing, warehouse, and material-storage environments and requires regular interaction with customers, suppliers, and plant teams. The position requires entry into production and material-handling areas and use of required personal protective equipment.

Hours: Mon - Fri; 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with some flexibility due to demand

Salary: $81,200 - $121,8000

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

• We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.