Production Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA

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Job Title: Production Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA
Location: Kennesaw, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Production Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA

Are you passionate about optimizing production processes and ensuring timely delivery of products? ADM is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Scheduler to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling production activities, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maintaining seamless coordination between production, inventory, and supply chain management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Plan and schedule production activities.
Maintain understanding of manufacturing capabilities and supply chain processes.
Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and facilitate change.
Collaborate with the Operations team for short-term efficiencies and long-term process improvements.
Develop and maintain inventory sheets for key customers.
Provide detailed visibility on planned production levels to internal stakeholders.
Maintain system attributes to drive production signals and balance materials.
Understand testing requirements and their impact on the production schedule.
Utilize MRP and system attributes to build the production schedule.
Monitor production across departments and react as necessary.
Communicate production scheduling-related customer delays.
Run reports to review material shortages.
Respond to expedite requests and communicate customer order delays promptly.
Ensure individual goals align with company goals.
Develop a good understanding of local facility operations.
Handle scheduling and planning of branded ingredients

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment and indoors/outdoors, as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer and other relevant office equipment for prolonged periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to loud machine noise.

Skills Required:

Extensive understanding of manufacturing capabilities and supply chain processes.
Proficient in MRP systems and supply chain information systems.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work proactively and avoid challenges.
Adherence to corporate compliance policies and safety systems.
Continuous personal development within the company.
Ability to handle changing and challenging situations with a focus on customer order fulfillment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

ADM Leadership Behaviors

"We help each other thrive":
- Demonstrate Customer focus (internal and external as needed)
" We create the environment for diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen us":
- Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisions

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required + 1 year in supply chain related role
- Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering preferred
Additional certifications such as following are a plus:
- Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certified Demand Planning Professional (CDPP)
- IBF's (Institute of Business Forecasting) CPF and ACPF certifications
- Supply Chain Institute "Certified Demand Planning Expert (CDPE™)"
- International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 04/04/25