Production Planner/Scheduler III

Graphic Packaging Careers•Schuylkill Township, PA

6d•$60,640 - $75,800

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. JOB SUMMARY:Manufacturing Production Planning & Control work focuses on managing production to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards including: Planning and controlling production schedules and coordinating with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials. Estimating and scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process. Researching, evaluating, and recommending changes to production processes, systems, technology, or equipment to enhance organization's production capabilities.

Requirements

BA or equivalent + 3 years related experience, or MA + 1 year related experience.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Responsibilities

Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training.
Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
General application of concepts and principles.
Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
Works under moderate direction.
Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Frequent internal company and external contacts.
Represents organization on specific projects.
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.