Scheduler - Cherry (Nights)

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Range: $26.60 to $33.25 per hour

Job Description:

The Scheduler serves as the primary liaison for the Corporate Production Planning team, ensuring effective communication of issues or changes to the production schedule. The job also includes scheduling the plant in the most efficient matter, while still adhering to the customer demands of being on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Coordination:Collaborate with the production scheduler to ensure the plant adheres to the schedule, producing orders in full and on time. Conduct hourly checks with the management team to confirm compliance with the production schedule. Perform checks on orders often using SAP to ensure orders are completed before moving to the next day's order.
• Reporting:Provide timely reports to Plant Management and the Corporate Production Planning team regarding any production issues.
• Inventory Management:Monitor inventory levels to prevent product aging and ensure timely usage, including rework and overruns. Perform inventory management as needed
• Product Management:Complete all tasks related to new product rollouts.
• Process Development:Develop and maintain processes for accurate system planning for production.
• Scheduling:Schedule 8-12 production lines using Blade/MII (SAP) software. Download and filter planning needs for production and shipments.
• Work Hours:Must be willing to work 8+ hours and may be required to work on Saturdays.
• Communication:Proficient in reading and writing English.

Requirements:

• Inventory Control:Experience in inventory control is preferred. Ability to take inventory of products and use a handheld scanner.
• Technical Skills:Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook) and SAP systems.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills.
• Customer Service:Strong customer service values.
• Work Environment:Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with a wide variety of employees and departments.
• Attention to Detail:Detail-oriented.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.