Job Description

Essential Function of Role:

Meeting USDA and Company standards, and under the supervision of the Production Scheduling Manager this role is responsible for daily production scheduling for Cooked and Raw value added products, including value added roast and value added portion line, and deboning schedule.

• Works directly with Customer Service Representatives to ensure timely scheduling of product to meet customer demand
• Reviews forecasting.  Analyze, report and schedule capacity as it relates to customer demand.
• Maintain Raw commodity sale schedule.
• Develop with other relevant departments schedule for parts packing function.
• Maintain Raw material availability spreadsheet.
• Serves as a support to operations management while fostering a positive team environment.
• Utilize and maintain the demand planning software.
• Developing demand forecasts.
• Reviewing historical sales trends.
• Work directly with Sales to develop and maintain the sales plan and accurate forecasts.
• Schedule forecast review meetings with management on regular basis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Degree preferred and one to three years of experience in meat/food industry preferred
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• High assistance and response level.
• Highly Organized.
• Ability to meet all requirements of the job, including time and attendance expectations and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Ability to work in “normal” office conditions.
• Ability to use computer keyboard, telephone, copying machine, labeling machine, laminating machine, etc.
• Ability to lift and move 20 pounds of material; including but not limited to, minor office equipment, paper, files, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and audibly and to understand spoken requests.
• Ability to detect and hear emergency alarm systems, understand verbal communication, phone system paging, and to assist and respond to emergency situations calmly, quickly, and appropriately.
• Ability to visualize computer screens and to read and understand typed and written materials.
• Ability to work in cold wet environment as necessary. 
• Use of hands and fingers, sitting and standing, twisting, bending and reaching during the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to operate and use office machines and equipment including telephone, computer, facsimile machine, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.