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Workforce Scheduling Specialist

Blue Diamond Growers
United States, California, Salida
Jan 19, 2026
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 GuideHERE . 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.