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Plant Scheduling Manager

Smithfield Foods · Tar Heel, NC · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings

for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real content. The posting includes: an introductory paragraph about Smithfield (maybe "About the role"? Actually "Have a seat at our table..." is more about company. Could be "About the role"? The "The Value You’ll Bring" and "Position summary" etc. We need to parse. We need sections: About the role (maybe the introductory description of the role). Responsibilities (What You’ll Do). Requirements (Education & Experience, Leadership, Technical & Systems Expertise, Communication & Collaboration Skills, Leadership & Problem-Solving Abilities). Qualifications maybe overlapping with Requirements? The instruction says use headings for those categories; we can combine. Skills (Other Skills That Make You Stand Out). Benefits: none mentioned except "Relocation Package Available Yes". That's a benefit? Could be considered Benefits. Pay: none. Schedule: none. We must not create sections with placeholder text. So we include Benefits only if there is real content: "Relocation Package Available Yes". That's a benefit. So we can include Benefits section with that. We must not include Pay or Schedule sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, relocation? Actually relocation is not boilerplate; it's a benefit. Keep it. We must remove application instructions like "If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday..." and "Apply Now!" etc. Also remove "Have a seat at our table."? That's marketing but maybe part of About the role? Might be considered boilerplate? It's not navigation/legal/EEO. It's promotional but could stay as part of About the role. However the instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So we remove the line about logging into Workday and Apply Now. Also "Have a seat at our table." maybe not boilerplate but could be considered marketing fluff; but it's not explicitly prohibited. Might keep. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the company description: "When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact." That's substantive about company; could go under About the role. Now structure:

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Have a seat at our table.

Maybe also include the position summary: "The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at the heart of plant operations? As our Plant Scheduling Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless production, ensuring that every ingredient, package, and material arrives on time to keep our facility running at peak performance. You will shape the daily and weekly production schedules that keep our operations on track, and making strategic recommendations that safeguard the uninterrupted flow of materials. With your oversight, the plant will operate with precision, efficiency, and confidence—delivering results that directly impact our success." That could also be part of About the role or Responsibilities. But we already have Responsibilities section for What You’ll Do. So we could put that summary in About the role. Now Responsibilities: list bullet points from "What You’ll Do". Each bullet is a heading with sub-bullets? Actually the text includes headings like "Leadership & Supervision – You will provide guidance..." etc. We can treat each as a list item. Thus:

Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Supervision – Provide guidance to employees in Purchasing, Scheduling, and Shipping, carrying out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, performance management, and resolving employee concerns in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
  • Procurement & Supplier Management – Oversee purchasing and supplier relationships to ensure a seamless flow of materials, while managing negotiations, supplier challenges, and strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and value creation.
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency – Lead continuous improvement projects focused on simplifying processes, reducing non‑value‑add activities, and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
  • Production Scheduling & Inventory Control – Develop and manage production schedules, forecasts, and inventory rotations to maintain efficiency, compliance, and uninterrupted plant operations.
  • Logistics & Customer Fulfillment – Coordinate logistics with the Shipping department to align sales orders, raw materials, and finished goods, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Now Requirements: we have Education & Experience, Leadership, Technical & Systems Expertise, Communication & Collaboration Skills, Leadership & Problem-Solving Abilities. Could combine into Requirements section with list. But we also have Qualifications heading maybe similar. Since we must not create thin sections, we can combine Education & Experience, Leadership, Technical & Systems Expertise, Communication & Collaboration Skills, Leadership & Problem-Solving Abilities into Requirements. Thus:

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in Business, purchasing, materials management, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or projects leadership.
  • Broad knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier relationship management, with proficiency in SAP (Production Planning, Material Management, Sales Distribution), ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and business correspondence, with demonstrated effectiveness in both team environments and independent work.
  • Proven planning, organizational, and execution skills, combined with analytical reasoning, adaptability, interpersonal strengths, and technical capability.
Now Skills: "Other Skills That Make You Stand Out" includes Certifications & Systems Knowledge, Collaboration & Adaptability, Workplace Culture & Relationships. Thus:

Skills

  • Certifications & Systems Knowledge – P.M. or APICS certification preferred, with working knowledge of SAP as an asset.
  • Collaboration & Adaptability – Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments while contributing to team success.
  • Workplace Culture & Relationships – Commitment to being respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented, fostering strong relationships and a positive work environment.
Now Benefits: "Relocation Package Available Yes". Could be a short paragraph. Thus:

Benefits

Relocation package available.

We should not include Pay or Schedule. Check for any other substantive content: "Physical Demands & Work Environment" is substantive but not in allowed headings list. The instruction says use headings for those specific sections; we could either omit or maybe treat as part of Requirements? But it's not about requirements. However we must not invent sections; we can omit if not matching allowed headings. The instruction: "Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should use those headings when appropriate. It also says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we could include a section for Physical Demands & Work Environment only if we map to one of the allowed headings? Not exactly. Probably we should omit it because it's not one of the allowed headings. But we might be losing substantive info. However the instruction says to preserve ALL substantive information; but also to use those headings. If we omit Physical Demands, we lose info. Perhaps we can incorporate it into Requirements or Skills? Not ideal. Maybe we can create a section "Requirements" and include physical demands as part of Requirements? But that seems off. Alternatively, we could treat "Physical Demands & Work Environment" as part of "Requirements" (like job requirements). But the instruction says we can use those headings; we could also add a section not listed if needed? The instruction says "Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The "e.g." suggests those are examples, not an exhaustive list. So we could add other headings if needed, but better to stick to those. However we have to preserve all substantive info; we could add a section "Physical Demands & Work Environment" as an

if we think it's needed. The instruction didn't forbid other headings, just gave examples. It says "Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can use other headings as long as they are

. It didn't say we cannot. So we could add a section for Physical Demands & Work Environment. But we also have "Other Skills That Make You Stand Out" which we mapped to Skills. Thus we can add:

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

We need to ensure we don't duplicate lines. Now check for any other content: "Relocation Package Available Yes" we used. Now ensure we removed boilerplate: EEO, application instructions, "If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub." Also "Apply Now!" and maybe "Have a seat at our table." we kept. Now check for duplicated lines: none. Now output only HTML fragment. Let's craft final HTML:

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Have a seat at our table. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at the heart of plant operations? As our Plant Scheduling Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless production, ensuring that every ingredient, package, and material arrives on time to keep our facility running at peak performance. You will shape the daily and weekly production schedules that keep our operations on track, and making strategic recommendations that safeguard the uninterrupted flow of materials. With your oversight, the plant will operate with precision, efficiency, and confidence—delivering results that directly impact our

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