PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Production Scheduler

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Production Scheduler to join our team! This person will manage and create production schedules and work cross-functionally with the traffic and sales team to schedule loads of product from our plants to customers, wholesalers and beyond!

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure orders and  schedules are released to the plant on a daily basis.
• Manage raw material procurement to adhere to BCF(Best Cost Formulation) in order to minimize raw material costs
• Manage all aspects of various trim and ground beef operations to optimize profitability
• Manage product age rotation with plant personnel.
• Drive P&L awareness and profitability performance in Ground Beef and Trim operations. Includes efficiencies, material usage, lean point measures
• Work closely with Scheduling Managers and Cattle Procurement team for availability details like cattle head count
• Manage substitutions on customer orders and keep sales teams informed of all changes in order contents or status.
• Maintain data within ECS, shop floor, and spreadsheet formulas that drive constraints, capacities, and accurate forecasts.
• Occasional travel to facilities to better understand the business.
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field, preferred
• Experience in Scheduling, Logistics Coordinating, Demand Planning, and/or Analytics Preferred
• Above average skills in Microsoft Office (Excel) preferred
• Desire to learn and develop skills within the business and beyond
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, team player, leadership skills and strong multi-tasking skills.
• Other duties as assigned. 

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $65,000 – $73,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;  

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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