Production Scheduler/Planner

Aviagen • Sallisaw, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an outstanding individual to become a part of the GP Compliance Department. The GP Scheduler/Planner will be responsible for communicating with internal and external contacts to develop, produce, distribute and maintain all schedules for critical activities within the GP operation in the West Region. This position will report to the Regional Vice President and be located in Sallisaw, OK. The role involves managing a Production Plan based on sales requirements in line with processing machines capacities, materials and manpower availability and other resources. The individual will be fully integrated into the daily operations of multiple departments, understanding their needs and movements to ensure seamless integration of all schedules. Key responsibilities include developing, producing, maintaining, and distributing various schedules such as GP Placement, Spike, Depletion, Clean Out, Hatchery, Vaccination, Disinfect, Shavings, and Wash schedules. The position also requires performing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports. Bio-security and health & safety are major responsibilities. Other tasks may be performed as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• Poultry processing experience in a supervisory or managerial role in production or planning
• Bachelor’s Degree in a suitable field
• Highly numerate data rational, with strong analytical skills
• Excellent English written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and flexibility to changing work schedules required
• Strong attention to detail is required
• At least 5 years’ experience in Production Planning environment
• At least 3 years’ experience in an ERP system
• At least 3 years experiences in an environment preferably Poultry Plant
• Previous managerial level experience in planning
• High degree of self-organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to “multi-task” and operate in an intensive environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Window office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Solid ERP experience related to demand, supply and production planning and scheduling
• Ability of establish short and long term goals to meet customer needs

Responsibilities

• Manage a Production Plan based on sales requirements in line with processing machines capacities, materials and manpower availability and other resources
• Be fully integrated into the daily operations of multiple departments
• Understand the needs and movements of each department
• Ensure seamless integration of all schedules
• Develop, produce, maintain and distribute: GP Placement Schedule, Spike Schedule, Depletion Schedule, Clean Out Schedule, Hatchery Schedule, Vaccination Schedule, Disinfect Schedule, Shavings Schedule, Wash Schedule
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
• Ensure Bio-security and health & safety are maintained
• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager