Production Scheduler/Purchaser

CKS Packaging • Brownsville, TN

21d • 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees