**Description** **PRODUCTION PLANNING MANAGER** At Pilgrim’s, _Safety Is A Condition_ , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers. We are also working to secure vaccine availability for our Team Members. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Own order fulfillment and line efficiency for a poultry production plant + Create production schedule for poultry production plant twice daily ensuring customer needs are met, relative to operational capabilities + Conduct daily meeting with sales and operations to review the schedule and inventory + Update sales forecast with accurate estimations for bird weight and head kill + Work closely with operations during the day to ensure schedule adherence and order fulfillment + Reconcile Inventory on a daily basis to ensure no waste or spoilage + Advise the sales team on available to sell volumes + Prioritize key and strategic customers + Work with 6 partner plants to aid in order fulfillment + Spend time on the operational floor and understand the process flow of the plant **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task + Thorough understanding of poultry industry and bird cutouts + Intermediate skills required for Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook + Advanced Excel skills preferred + Problem solve/root cause analysis + Knowledge of SAP a plus + High School diploma/GED required, college degree preferred **EOE/Vet/Disabled** Apply FormPreview (https://app.jobvite.com/jhire/modules/requisitions/tabs.html) Salaried and SNE