PRODUCTION SCHEDULER I

Pilgrim; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Scheduler at JBS USA supports manufacturing efficiency by ensuring raw materials and finished goods are available on time. This role drives production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, MRP, and schedule execution, and supports continuous improvement to enhance service levels and plant profitability while complying with food safety and quality standards.

The position collaborates with operations, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to develop achievable

Responsibilities

• Explain how developing and maintaining production schedules supports operational objectives, reinforcing the importance of this duty.
• Coordinate production requirements with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to foster teamwork and shared success.
• Review sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory positions, and production capacities to develop achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment limitations, and capacity issues.
• Recommend schedule adjustments to optimize throughput, labor utilization, equipment efficiency, and customer service performance.
• Monitor schedule attainment and communicate deviations, risks, and recovery plans to plant leadership.
• Ensure accurate communication of production schedules to operational teams in advance of shift startup activities.
• Balance production priorities while minimizing downtime, changeovers, inventory exposure, and product aging.

Job description

JBS USA Position Description / Production Scheduler

Position Title : Production Scheduler

Department : Planning & Scheduling

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports To : Scheduling Manager

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler plays a vital role in supporting manufacturing efficiency and ensuring raw materials and finished goods are available on time, making the team's contribution essential to our success .

The role is accountable for production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, materials requirements planning (MRP), and schedule execution. The Production Scheduler drives continuous improvement efforts that improve service levels, reduce waste, enhance inventory accuracy, and increase plant profitability while maintaining compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Production Scheduling
• Demand Planning & Forecasting
• Capacity Planning
• Raw Material Requirements Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• KPI Reporting & Analysis
• MRP System Management
• Food Safety & Quality Compliance
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Customer Service Support

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Explain how developing and maintaining production schedules directly supports operational objectives, reinforcing the importance of this duty .
• Coordinate production requirements with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to foster teamwork and shared success .
• Review sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory positions, and production capacities to develop achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks, labor constraints, equipment limitations, and capacity issues.
• Recommend schedule adjustments to optimize throughput, labor utilization, equipment efficiency, and customer service performance.
• Monitor schedule attainment and communicate deviations, risks, and recovery plans to plant leadership.
• Ensure accurate communication of production schedules to operational teams in advance of shift startup activities.
• Balance production priorities while minimizing downtime, changeovers, inventory exposure, and product aging.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Analyze historical trends, promotional activity, seasonal variability, and customer demand patterns.
• Translate forecasted demand into production and inventory requirements.
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through data analysis and production planning recommendations.
• Proactively identify supply or production risks that may negatively affect customer service levels.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Ensure sufficient raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods inventory are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust replenishment requirements based on customer demand and production needs.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to optimize inventory investment.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely acquisition of required materials.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages, stock discrepancies, and supplier delays.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation activities, and process improvements.
• Maintain proper inventory rotation and FIFO compliance.

Capacity Planning

• Evaluate production capacity requirements based on demand forecasts and operational constraints.
• Analyze staffing levels, equipment availability, processing capabilities, and shift capacity.
• Develop recommendations to optimize operational throughput and resource allocation.
• Communicate capacity concerns and scheduling conflicts to leadership proactively.
• Support strategic planning initiatives involving line expansion, production growth, and capital improvement projects.

KPI Management & Reporting

• Develop and maintain key performance indicator reporting systems and dashboards.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports for management review.
• Monitor and report:

Scheduling KPIs

• Capacity Utilization

Inventory KPIs

• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Turns