Strategic Workforce Scheduler

Perdue Farms; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Workforce Optimization Scheduler to develop and manage labor schedules aligned with production needs, equipment availability, and operational flow. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR to support staffing and monitor KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2-3+ years in manufacturing operations, proficiency with UKG Scheduler or equivalent WFM, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This onsite position in Mt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years in manufacturing operations, production planning, or workforce scheduling.
• Proficiency with UKG Scheduler or equivalent WFM system.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and ability to support operational efficiency.
• Expertise in production scheduling and workforce management.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including advanced Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, OSHA, and labor regulation.
• Understanding of poultry or food operations and multistage processing workflows.
• Strong time management, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term labor schedules aligned with production requirements.
• Optimize workforce capacity by aligning staffing schedules with real-time production requirements and equipment availability, including creating and offering open shift opportunities to address workflow constraints and maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain cross-functional alignment between Production, Supply, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR to ensure workforce optimization strategies support production forecasts and scheduling demands.
• Manage UKG Advanced Scheduler components—including schedule patterns, schedule groups, skills, and forecasting—and integrate scheduling data with ERP/MRP platforms (SAP, Oracle) to generate accurate workforce assignments for all labor dependent departments.
• Develop and analyze labor KPIs, workforce trends, and seasonal needs to support operational decision making and future planning.
• Ensure labor scheduling complies with USDA, OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and sanitation requirements while maintaining an equitable distribution of overtime and extra work opportunities to minimize strain and unnecessary labor costs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste.

Skills

UKG Scheduler

WFM system

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Production scheduling

Workforce management

Regulatory knowledge

Poultry operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Workforce Optimization Scheduler to develop and manage labor schedules aligned with production needs, equipment availability, and operational flow. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR to support staffing and monitor KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2-3+ years in manufacturing operations, proficiency with UKG Scheduler or equivalent WFM, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This onsite position in Mt.