Description

Plant Scheduler – Prepared Foods

Position Summary

The Plant Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time while maximizing plant efficiency and productivity. This position works closely with Production, Materials Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, and Inventory teams to manage workflow, raw material availability, and production priorities. The Plant Scheduler plays a critical role in maintaining inventory levels, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall operational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor backlog of work within assigned production areas and prioritize schedules accordingly.
• Sequence production orders to meet customer promise dates while optimizing plant productivity and operational efficiency.
• Revise debone and portion schedules as needed to accommodate further processing orders, rework requirements, equipment breakdowns, and other operational changes.
• Monitor material supply levels and proactively communicate potential shortages to appropriate departments.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor master production schedules in coordination with Materials Planning, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Coordinate scheduling activities to ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, and raw materials.
• Communicate schedule status, production changes, and updates to Customer Service and Sales teams as needed.
• Monitor raw meat inventories to ensure minimum aged product requirements and inventory levels are maintained.
• Analyze production and inventory data to support scheduling decisions and improve operational performance.
• Assist with identifying scheduling conflicts and implement solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Provide backup support for the Finished Product Scheduler during absences.
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and reports within company systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, preferred
• Previous planning, scheduling, or production coordination experience.
• Experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, or related production environments.
• Understanding of production planning, inventory management, and supply chain concepts.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $58,015 - $70,488; based on experience;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

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