Production Scheduler Jobs in Missouri
Production Scheduler jobs in Missouri are consistently in demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in manufacturing, automotive supply chain, and aerospace and defense sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers like Boeing, Ford, and Emerson Electric that maintain large production operations requiring dedicated scheduling talent. The most sought-after specialties in Missouri listings are ERP-driven capacity planning, materials requirement planning, and multi-shift production coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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National Beef of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Team as Night Production Scheduler. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move.
Competitive Pay and Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary: The primary responsibility is to support daily plant production with focus on National Beef’s three beef processing plants. This also includes managing multiple customer needs, creating production schedules, and arranging the daily shipment of finished goods within National Beef’s system.
Responsibilities:
- Create a daily production schedule
- Coordinate the daily shipment of all finished goods
- Respond to sales/customer inquiries in a prompt & courteous manner
- Communicate with plant personnel to resolve any production issues
- Collaborate with the scheduling staff to meet future customer demand
- Other tasks & projects as requested by management & plant personnel
This is an on-site position.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Capability to gather, process & analyze large amounts of data
- Thrive in stressful and ever-changing circumstances
- Interact with all types of personalities and levels of authority (plant personnel, customers, etc)
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills
- Responsive to intellectual challenges, including customer & management inquiries
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent time management skills
- Some college or comparable experience in or with the beef or pork industry
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Creativity, reasoning & problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of beef production, including cuts of beef
- Familiarity with transportation, including receiving & shipping
- Experience in production scheduling & forecasting
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.
National Beef of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Team as Night Production Scheduler. With competitive pay and benefits, stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move.
Competitive Pay and Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary: The primary responsibility is to support daily plant production with focus on National Beef’s three beef processing plants. This also includes managing multiple customer needs, creating production schedules, and arranging the daily shipment of finished goods within National Beef’s system.
Responsibilities:
- Create a daily production schedule
- Coordinate the daily shipment of all finished goods
- Respond to sales/customer inquiries in a prompt & courteous manner
- Communicate with plant personnel to resolve any production issues
- Collaborate with the scheduling staff to meet future customer demand
- Other tasks & projects as requested by management & plant personnel
This is an on-site position.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks
- Capability to gather, process & analyze large amounts of data
- Thrive in stressful and ever-changing circumstances
- Interact with all types of personalities and levels of authority (plant personnel, customers, etc)
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills
- Responsive to intellectual challenges, including customer & management inquiries
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent time management skills
- Some college or comparable experience in or with the beef or pork industry
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Creativity, reasoning & problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of beef production, including cuts of beef
- Familiarity with transportation, including receiving & shipping
- Experience in production scheduling & forecasting
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production scheduler jobs across Missouri.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or a related field
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, or materials requirement planning
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to capacity and workflow constraints
- Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, production, and logistics teams
Production Scheduler Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production scheduler in Missouri?
Most production scheduler roles in Missouri require at minimum an associate degree, though employers in aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing increasingly prefer a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, industrial engineering, or business. Missouri does not issue a state license for this role, so the clearest path is pairing a relevant degree with hands-on ERP system training and pursuing the APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, both of which are widely recognized by Missouri employers in competitive markets like Kansas City and St. Louis.
Which companies hire production schedulers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring production schedulers in Missouri include PLZ, JBS Foods, and National Beef, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's deep manufacturing base in automotive, aerospace, and defense means large-footprint employers across the Kansas City and St. Louis corridors generate steady, recurring demand for scheduling talent.
Which Missouri cities have the most production scheduler jobs?
Joplin, Sedalia, and Columbia consistently lead Missouri in production scheduler openings. Kansas City drives volume through its automotive assembly and logistics infrastructure, St. Louis anchors demand through aerospace, defense, and bioscience manufacturing operations, and Springfield's growing industrial and food production sector supports a strong secondary market for scheduling professionals.
Are there remote production scheduler jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Production scheduling is largely an on-site function because the role requires close coordination with floor supervisors, live ERP system monitoring, and real-time response to production disruptions. About 0% of production scheduler openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are remote tend to involve high-level capacity planning or corporate supply chain coordination rather than plant-floor scheduling.
How can I get hired as a production scheduler in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an adjacent shop-floor or supply chain role such as production coordinator, inventory analyst, or purchasing assistant, which are common stepping-stone titles at Missouri manufacturers like those in the Kansas City automotive corridor and the St. Louis aerospace cluster. Community colleges across Missouri, including Ozarks Technical Community College and St. Louis Community College, offer supply chain and operations programs that employers recognize. Earning an entry-level APICS certification and gaining exposure to SAP or Oracle in any capacity, even through coursework, makes a candidate noticeably more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to production scheduler jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience level and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.
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