PRODUCTION SCHEDULER I

Operations Management SupportColumbia,Missouri Years of Experience: 1 or more years of Production Planning/Scheduling Experience or College Degree Number of employees Supervised: None Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States. Swift Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-quali t y food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022. Swift was founded nearly 150 years ago by Gustavus Swift, a pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS. We are looking for a Production Scheduler I for the Principe Columbia site that: JOB SUMMARY The Production Scheduler is responsible for overseeing integration of demand management, inventory management, production scheduling and all operational information for the facility. The scope includes all aspects of demand planning, inventory distribution and working with the facility so "top to bottom" information matches. Will support S & OP plans to deliver on annual, and long-term financial goals. Will have exposure to all functional activities on the business including New Products, Sales, Schedul ing, and Finance, which results in a holistic approach to driving business growth. Salary range: $ 46,342 to $ 78,781 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engage with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain leaders to evaluate forecasts vs. actual sales (volume, trends, and mix) Responsible for laying out daily and weekly production schedule for the facility Manage raw material and finished goods inventories to maintain order fill rates and minimize aged inventories Working hand in hand with production leaders to coordinate optimum product mix Scheduling packaging /slicing lines and finished product mix Manage Customer Orders to recognize trends, and make appropriate adjustments to accommodate customer demands, and communicate adjustments to appropriate teams Consolidation of all plant production information (by SKU) into product groups, categorized by the S & OP Engage with Plant Operations to confirm feasibility of meeting forecasts or to identify gaps Maintain data within Scheduling system; recognize/communicate constraints; capacities and accurate forecasts Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports Develop andimplementdatabases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality Acquiredata from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets Filter and "clean" data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems Work with management toprioritizebusiness and information needs Locate and define new process improvement opportunities Facilitate discussions between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to develop mitigation plans for anticipated supply gaps Facilitate all monthly Functional S&OP meetings, including supply and inventory reviews, and the end-of process reviews with organizational executives on sales plans, issues, and mitigating actions Develop new and/or improved tools to ensure timely measurement, reporting, and visibility to Product Supply status to all cross functional stakeholders Generation of S & OP reports Communicate potential issues to the business and mix opportunities Coordination and integration of all new products, into the S & OP Follow monthly, weekly and daily procedures The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree preferred (Business Logistics, Data Analysis, Operational Planning preferred) ; but combination of education and experience will be considered CSCP or APICS certification a plus Minimum 3 years Supply Chain & Operations work experience, preferably in food manufacturing industry MS office with proficiency in Excel and Power Point, Experience with forecast modeling tools is required Must be analytical and detail oriented Strong understanding of the purpose of an S&OP process and how it is executed Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics in order to expose tradeoffs and options with Sales, Marketing and internal/external supply chain partners to maximize revenue potential Relationship skills sufficient to develop a network of collaborative colleagues within other organizational areas and at the manufacturing facilities Communication and analytical capabilities sufficient to distill large amounts of data and complex factors into language that stakeholders can understand and use to make decisions Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills DECISION – MAKING AUTHORITY In area of responsibility BUDGETARY OR PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY None WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus Plant working environment/based in Columbia, MO More about us: Opportunity for career growth – we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools #J-18808-Ljbffr