Production Scheduler

Land O'Lakes•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

This role is part of the Omnium business, a partner in manufacturing crop protection, adjuvant, and plant nutrition products. The Production Scheduler develops and manages production schedules based on customer demand, plant capacity, material availability, inventory, and operational priorities. The role works closely with customers and plant teams to anticipate constraints, resolve scheduling issues, and support reliable, on-time production. Work is performed in office, manufacturing, warehouse, and material-storage environments, with regular interaction with customers, suppliers, and plant teams. The position requires entry into production and material-handling areas and use of required personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some flexibility due to demand. The salary range is $81,200–$121,8000; in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired near the middle of the range. Land O’Lakes describes itself as a Fortune 500, farmer- and member-owned cooperative and states that it provides a broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field.
Experience in chemical, agricultural, pesticide, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand, plant capacity, materials, inventory, and operational requirements.
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, and 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.