Work Shift: Multiple Shifts Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $32.45 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The Workforce Scheduling Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day labor planning and scheduling needs of our Operations. This position ensures that our teams are properly scheduled to meet production goals while maintaining compliance with timekeeping and labor standards. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring close coordination with Team Leads (TLs), Human Resources, Star Staffing, and various departments to align workforce plans with operational demands. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, production-savvy, and thrives in a dynamic environment where communication and adaptability are key. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, adjust, and post employee schedules in alignment with production needs and labor standards. Partner with Team Leads, HR, and Star Staffing to address daily labor needs, call-offs, and coverage gaps. Coordinate coverage for LOAs, reassignments, ramp-ups, slowdowns, and shutdowns. Ensure accurate timekeeping, schedule adherence, and compliance with BDG wage and hour policies. Track and report overtime at DDS meetings and manage lunch/break schedules. Support recruiting by coordinating interviews and representing Operations in weekly calls. Facilitate mandatory training and partner with Safety/HR to maintain compliance with policies and POKA standards. Serve as a communication bridge across shifts, ensuring updates are shared and labor strategies are clear. Maintain floor presence to monitor real-time staffing needs and support operational continuity. WHAT YOU NEED *Minimum qualifications 3+ years of production or manufacturing experience, preferably in food or agriculture. High school diploma/GED Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations to support labor and scheduling needs. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Flexibility to coordinate with multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities. Preferred: experience with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos, ADP) and familiarity with lean manufacturing principles. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
