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Optimize workforce planning and drive operational efficiency by ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. As a Workforce Optimization Scheduler, you will develop and manage labor schedules using advanced scheduling tools while aligning staffing with production needs, equipment availability, and operational flow. You will collaborate closely with Production, Supply, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR teams to support workforce planning, monitor key performance indicators, and adjust staffing to meet changing demands. This role is ideal for a detail oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data and systems, and is passionate about improving efficiency and supporting high performing operations.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term labor schedules aligned with production requirements
Optimize workforce capacity by aligning staffing schedules with real time production requirements and equipment availability, including creating and offering open shift opportunities to address workflow constraints and maintain operational continuity
Maintain cross-functional alignment between Production, Supply, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR to ensure workforce optimization strategies support production forecasts and operational scheduling demands
Manage UKG Advanced Scheduler components—including schedule patterns, schedule groups, skills, and forecasting—and integrate scheduling data with ERP/MRP platforms (SAP, Oracle) to generate accurate workforce assignments for all labor dependent departments
Develop and analyze labor KPIs, workforce trends, and seasonal needs to support operational decision making and future planning
Ensure labor scheduling complies with USDA, OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and sanitation requirements while maintaining an equitable distribution of overtime and extra work opportunities to minimize strain and unnecessary labor costs
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
2 - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or workforce scheduling
Proficiency with UKG Scheduler or equivalent WFM system
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast paced, high-volume environment
Demonstrated analytical capability and ability to support operational efficiency
Expertise in production scheduling and workforce management
Strong technical and analytical skills including advanced Excel modeling
Knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, OSHA, and labor regulation
Understanding of poultry or food operations and multistage processing workflows
Strong time management, adaptability, and attention to detail
Nice to have:
3–5 years of experience in food, agriculture, or poultry manufacturing