Farmer Focus
ProductionSchedulingCoordinator,2ndshift
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“Production Scheduling Coordinator, 2nd shift at Farmer Focus. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Operational metrics. Assist in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring production flow. Maintain production schedules according to customer needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Execute Perfect Order Rate (On Time x Order Fill Rate) of 97.5%
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
Work on-site in Harrisonburg, VA, Work in production plants, Occasional local travel between locations, Access production environment, Tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill of the plant, Wear hearing and eye-protective equipment, Wear hair and beard nets, Traverse a two-story staircase multiple times per day
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities, Ability to multitask and prioritize work, Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, Ability to learn product specifications, customer details and all aspects of production reporting, Ability to work a varied schedule supporting operations across shifts, including late nights and early mornings
What You'll Do.
and monitoring production flow
Maintain production schedules according to customer needs
Maximize effectiveness and throughput in production process
Distribute upcoming schedules to team leads and supervisors
Communicate with leadership team regarding order status
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with production and shipping; Work closely with operations and the sales team; Communicate with our leadership team; Work independently as well as in a team environment
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Phone communication; Email communication; Text communication
Full Job Description
**Who We Are and What We Do** Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. ## _**How this Role Will Be Impactful**_ This role will assist the Inside Sales Coordinator and Plant Scheduler in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of products through the complete production cycle for 2nd shift. As part of the scheduling team, you will maintain production schedules according to customer needs, maximizing effectiveness and throughput in all aspects of the production process. You will also distribute upcoming schedules to team leads and supervisors and communicate with our leadership team regarding the status of existing orders. **Key Requirements:** * Work with production and shipping to track WIP and finished inventory daily * Work closely with operations and the sales team to optimize mix and overall profitability * Provide direction on production schedule for both facilities by shift and line (limiting changeovers, maximizing output, coordinating the transfer of both WIP and Finished products to facilities, ship outbound loads, etc.). * Execute Perfect Order Rate (On Time x Order Fill Rate) of 97.5% _**What You Bring to the Role**_ * A sense of urgency, accountability, and responsibility * Attention to detail and a drive to get things right the first time * Positive, strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Organizational and time management skills * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in multiple methods such as phone, email and text. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environme
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