Production Scheduler

Smithfield Foods•Denison, IA

About The Position

The Production Scheduler drives plant production flow by creating schedules that respond to changing priorities and demand, managing raw material orders and inventory to keep operations running smoothly and minimize waste, and identifying and resolving potential roadblocks. The role leads production schedule adjustments through clear communication with production teams and supports operational excellence, product quality, and customer satisfaction. The position creates daily production schedules from the weekly supply plan, aligning them with product requirements and labor efficiency while using SAP for accuracy. It collaborates with Accounting, Technical Services, R&D, Supply Planning, and Business Management on new product development and implementation. It also manages raw material availability, inventory rotation, stock transfers, and finished goods. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in the meat or food industry.
Excellent working knowledge of SAP, including Production Planning, Material Management, and Sales Distribution.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and order processing software.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work long hours and weekends when necessary, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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 to support 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 potential production roadblocks and solutions, and lead schedule adjustments with clear communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.