Production Scheduler

Altium Packaging • Sparta, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing procedures and controls for quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of movement and storage of goods, while ensuring customer delivery and quality expectations are met. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• High level of knowledge of machinery and production systems.

Nice To Haves

• AS degree is preferred.
• Blow or Injection Mold experience is a plus.
• A drive to strive for continuous improvement.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a procedure for the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of movement and storage of goods to include daily and weekly distribution goals and objectives and ensures execution
• Ensures production schedules are maintained to provide for a 100% sales order fill on a daily basis.
• Maintain effective internal control over the product flow and account for inventory through receiving, shipping and other inventory areas.
• Perform functions related to production scheduling, procurement, customer service and/or shipping of products.
• Plan and coordinate schedule line change-over and production runs according to customer demand.
• Maintain plant level accounting functions to include raw material and finished goods inventory management.
• Inputting customer feedback into the Quality Database & Customer Feedback Database.
• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts; Reconciling with data storage system; Review production costs and product quality.
• Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the profitable operation of the plant.
• Coordinate production, distribution, and warehousing in accordance with principles, policies, and procedures established by the company and all regulatory agencies.
• Directly supervise and coordinate activities of employees in a high volume production environment.
• Ensure that all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible; Enter product shipment information into JDE database.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Benefits

• In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees