Scheduling Supervisor

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Scheduling Supervisor to keep production flowing, coordinating sequencing and timing of orders in the ERP system. You will partner with production, supply chain, and operations to balance priorities and respond to changing demands.

This role emphasizes organized leadership, problem solving, and driving operational efficiency, with a pathway for growth within a large, values-driven food company.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in manufacturing with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development.
• Knowledge of quality control and compliance (ISO, OSHA).
• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor and maintain planned production orders in ERP system.
• Review inventory to fulfill production orders while ensuring schedule compliance.
• Convert planned orders into production orders and assign resources.
• Update production orders with substitutions and sequence changes.
• Create production orders based on planning manager's schedule.
• Ensure schedules are fully executable with management.
• Approve timecards for BW10 associates weekly.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning chemicals and place restocks.
• Rotate with Operations for weekend coverage.
• Mentor team members and develop their skills.
• Foster an inclusive culture aligned with values.
• Drive employee engagement and retention.
• Enforce safety protocols and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

SAP ERP

Quality/compliance

Lean manufacturing

People management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Keep production running smoothly by ensuring the right work happens at the right time across our operations. As a Scheduling Supervisor, you will develop and execute production schedules within our ERP manufacturing system, coordinating sequencing, routing, and the timing of intermediate production orders to support efficient operations. You will work closely with production, supply chain, and operations teams to balance priorities, respond to changing demands, and maintain a steady flow of work across the facility. This role is ideal for an organized, solutions focused leader who enjoys problem solving, coordinating complex schedules, and driving operational efficiency.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $90,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1-year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Create, monitor and maintain planned production orders in the current ERP manufacturing system.
• Reviewand utilize available inventory to ensure fulfillment of production orders, considering schedule compliance and operational requirements.
• Convert planned orders into production orders ensuring they are received by the correct resource.
• Update production orders with substitutions, alternate resources and sequence.
• Create production orders for various processes based on the planning manager's schedule.
• Work with management to ensure that production schedules are fully executable.
• Provide final approval of timecards for all BW10 associates to send to Corporate Payroll each week.
• Monitor inventory of Sanitation and Laundry chemicals and place monthly restock order.
• Rotate with Operations team for weekend Supervisory coverage.
• Mentor and coach team members on enhancing skills while managing performance and learning and development of the team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and engaged team culture aligning with company values, leadership behaviors while promoting associate growth.
• Drive associate engagement and retention.
• Enforce safety protocols, team compliance with safety standards and a safe working environment for all associates.
• Conduct regular safety training, risk assessments and incident investigations to prevent workplace injuries.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with Safety Standards.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diplomaor equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3years’ experiencein a manufacturing environment with 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree candidates with no manufacturing experience must have at least 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on associate development.
• In depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards (i.e. ISO, OSHA, etc.).
• Awareness and willingness to learn lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

PreferredEducation and Experience

• Bachelor’sDegree.
• Poultry or Protein production experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, OSHA 10/30 or similar certifications.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.