Production Scheduler

Smithfield Foods • Denison, IA

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About The Position

The Production Scheduler drives plant production flow by creating schedules that adapt to changing priorities and demand. The role manages raw material orders and inventory to support efficient operations, minimize waste, identify and resolve potential roadblocks, and communicate adjustments clearly to production teams.

The scheduler creates daily production schedules from the weekly supply plan, coordinating product requirements, labor efficiency, and SAP accuracy. The position also collaborates with teams across Accounting, Technical Services, R&D, Supply Planning, and Business Management to support new product development and implementation. Additional responsibilities include managing raw material availability, inventory rotation, stock transfers, and finished goods to maintain efficiency and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills.
• Ability to forecast, act quickly, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in the meat or food industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP, including Production Planning, Material Management, and Sales Distribution.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and order processing software.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create daily production schedules from the weekly supply plan, aligning schedules with product requirements and labor efficiency and using SAP for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Technical Services, R&D, Supply Planning, and Business Management on new product development and implementation.
• Manage raw material availability, inventory rotation, stock transfers, and finished goods.
• Communicate across teams to support smooth workflows, precise production, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve potential roadblocks to keep production on track and efficient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time