Planner/Scheduler

Labelink•Appleton, WI

1d•$53,435•Onsite

About The Position

Labelink USA is a leader in flexible packaging/printing solutions, known for high‑quality flexographic work. We focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork. As demand grows, we are seeking a skilled Planner/Scheduler to join our team. Position Summary: Planning of job ticket entered and purchasing of raw material for the printing and finishing of labels/flexible packaging products. Purchasing of other materials, supplies, and services as needed

Requirements

5 years of similar experience in a printing plant
3 – 5 years of experience in planning/scheduling and purchasing.
Excellent organization, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external customers.
Able to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities
Strong planning, organization and co-ordinating skills
Good Problem solving and decision-making skills
Good attention to detail
Good teamwork and collaboration skills
Good vision and able to differentiate colours
The ability to adapt to changing priorities, changing processes and technology
Strong understanding of the printing industry and various components (Substrates, inks, adhesives etc.) and materials required for production
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of ERP’s and MIS

Responsibilities

Schedule the job tickets entered on the best available press and references the daily scheduling report from the Intranet.
Update daily P.O.’s and the production schedule depending on availability of required materials for job tickets entered. Communicate and co-ordinate with CSR’s regarding any changes.
Attend daily scheduling meetings and provides updated information regarding the status of jobs and any issues relating to production requirement.
Prepare production schedule for the next 3-4 days (depending on available materials and shipping dates). Coordinate jobs to run with production supervisors/lead hands.
Co-ordinate jobs with prepress/CSR/prepress outsource to ensure the schedule is met for on-time delivery to customers.
Place material purchase orders each day and meet required supplier processing timelines and set schedule for department.
Coordinate with purchasing on daily orders for materials. This will include creating PO’s for stocks, allocating rolls to tickets, requesting inks and coatings as needed and requesting specialty materials or components needed with appropriate departments (ink, onserts, etc.)
Generate purchase orders for various material and components required for the office and production and plant supplies for maintenance, quality, sanitation, health and safety and equipment.
Provides advance notice on special inks/volumes/onserts.
Co-ordinate material with die purchasing/manufacturers required for sharpening e.g. replacement dies, sharpening tools, stocks etc.
Check dies in/out. Update logs and LTXX accordingly.
Performs any other operations-related work assignment as requested by management.