Strategic Production Scheduler – Planning & Supply Chain

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

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.