Production Scheduler/Purchaser

CKS PackagingBrownsville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

CKS Packaging is a leading manufacturer of plastic containers, committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. The company offers employees opportunities for skill enhancement and career building. They are looking for individuals to join their family-oriented team that lives by its values.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in inventory, purchasing, and production scheduling (manufacturing required)
  • Successful background in resolving customer issues relating to sales, production, quality, etc.
  • Demonstrates the ability to make sound business decisions based on past occurrences and feedback from key team members
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Have advanced working knowledge of computer and touch screen operation

Nice To Haves

  • Plastics experience
  • Knowledge of resins, extrusion blow molding, or injection/stretch blow molding processes

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
  • Conduct cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies
  • Track material usage and identify trends to optimize inventory levels
  • Ensure proper inventory transactions
  • Source and procure raw materials (resin, packaging, etc.) and indirect supplies
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules
  • Issue purchase orders and track open order to ensure on-time deliveries
  • Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer orders/forecasts
  • Coordinate with production, maintenance, and the quality team to ensure schedule adherence
  • Adjust schedules as needed based on machine capacity, labor availability, and material supply
  • Monitor production performance and communicate changes proactively

Benefits

  • Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates if successful
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of employment

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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