Labor Scheduler - Day Shift

Job Description.

At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food - we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like
Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith's®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

Our brand-new, 360,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD is taking shape - and we're ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We're building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

The Labor Scheduler is responsible for evaluating workforce requirements and developing effective labor schedules to support plant operations. Working under general supervision, this role ensures optimal staffing levels by coordinating labor resources, maintaining accurate workforce data, and collaborating with multiple departments to align labor planning with production demands. The Labor Scheduler plays a key role in delivering efficient staffing solutions that support operational objectives and business performance.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate with plant departments to ensure labor resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust employee schedules based on operational needs, staffing availability, and business priorities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot scheduling exceptions, including employee call-ins, weather-related disruptions, and other unforeseen staffing challenges.
• Communicate staffing needs and schedule changes in a timely manner to supervisors, managers, and affected employees.
• Partner with Production Scheduling to align labor requirements with production plans and adjust schedules as business needs change.
• Organize and facilitate weekly labor scheduling meetings with supervisors and department leaders.
• Identify workforce training needs that may impact scheduling effectiveness and communicate recommendations to management.
• Coordinate shift coverage and staffing assignments by communicating directly with production employees.
• Manage part-time workforce scheduling, ensuring available resources are effectively utilized to meet operational demands.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information within Kronos or other workforce management systems, including:
• Primary job assignments
• Job transfer sets
• Availability patterns
• Shift assignments
• Employee skill matrix data
• Collaborate with supervisors, Human Resources, and temporary staffing agencies to ensure workforce records remain current and accurate.
• Track and maintain employee vacation schedules, attendance records, and call-in data.
• Analyze scheduling trends, labor utilization, and staffing exceptions.
• Report scheduling metrics, workforce trends, and recommendations to the Labor Scheduling Manager.
• Monitor employee attendance and call-in patterns and provide regular updates to Human Resources and management.
• Recommend process improvements and staffing adjustments to optimize labor efficiency and support business objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison between Production Scheduling, Operations, Human Resources, temporary staffing agencies, and plant leadership.
• Communicate vacation approvals, denials, and scheduling decisions to supervisors and employees.
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed of labor…