Top 222 Production planning Jobs in Kentucky

Workforce Optimization Scheduler
Perdue Farms Inc —Cromwell, KY
- $68,000 - $102,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Scheduler
Holley Performance Brands —Bowling Green, KY
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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QA Engineer III
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. —Scottsville, KY
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Plant Manager
Enaex USA —Central City, KY
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
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Lead Supervisor
Infiltrator Water Technologies —Winchester, KY
- Full-time
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Manager Business Unit - ZYN
Philip Morris International U.S. —Owensboro, KY
- $136,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Drafting Technician
Midmark Corporation —Glasgow, KY
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- 1 year
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Production Manager
Confidential —Louisville, KY
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Assembly
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Quality Manager- District Services
Cencora —Brooks, KY
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Director of Quality
KCO Resource Management —Lexington, KY
- $150,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
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Controls Engineer
Altria —Hopkinsville, KY
- $104,900 - $152,150 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Production Planner - Erlanger, KY
ADM —Erlanger, KY
- $76,000 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Site Production Planning Manager
3M —Cynthiana, KY
- $188,251 - $230,084 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Planner
Jabil Circuit —Florence, KY
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Production Planner
Solenis —Florence, KY
- $52,760 - $77,374 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Production Planning Analyst
CLARK Material Handling Company —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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Production Planner
Vitro —Berea, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
Production Supervisor
BAE Systems Inc. —Louisville, KY
- $92,180 - $156,707 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Production Planning Manager
Lotte Aluminium Materials USA LLC —Elizabethtown, KY
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Manager
Perfetti Van Melle —Erlanger, KY
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Workforce Optimization Scheduler

Perdue Farms Inc -
Cromwell, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,000 - $102,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Food production
Food safety management
OSHA
Food processing plant experience
Resource planning methods
Staff scheduling
HACCP
HR systems
Productivity software
Workforce management
Production scheduling
Data-driven decision making
Technical Proficiency
Operations planning
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Workforce Optimization Scheduler to join our logistics and transportation team. In this role, you will coordinate and optimize workforce schedules to ensure smooth road transportation operations, enhance efficiency, and support customer service excellence. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about streamlining processes in a dynamic environment.

Summary

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, 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.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

This position is located onsite at our facility in Salisbury, MD. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates to support a smooth and successful transition.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

3–5 years of experience in food, agriculture, or poultry manufacturing.
HACCP knowledge or certification.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI for analytics.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

When in a plant environment:

Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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