Production Scheduler

International Paper•Omaha, NE

11d•$60,200 - $80,300•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly. The Production Scheduler will utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications. This position works closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, and ship and delivery dates. The role involves rescheduling workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer orders, or material shortages. The goal is to maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability. Additionally, the Production Scheduler is responsible for managing roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard, and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and nights, is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of manufacturing or production planning experience in the corrugated industry.
Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
Action oriented
Customer focus
Drives results
Functional/technical skills
Instills Trust
Manages Complexity
Plans and aligns
Resourcefulness
Time management

Responsibilities

Scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to insure that orders are being handled properly.
Utilizing KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications.
Working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
Rescheduling workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
Maximizing plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
Managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.
Being available to work a flexible schedule (i.e. weekends, evenings, nights, etc.) as needed.