Production Scheduler

Amcor•Syracuse, NY

8d•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing an effective production plan that ensures customer required ship dates are met while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and aligning with Amcor’s operational and financial objectives. This role prioritizes molds, machines, and work centers to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations. The Production Scheduler evaluates demand, capacity, inventory positions, and operational constraints to determine the most efficient course of action. Scheduling decisions directly influence purchasing, inventory levels, labor utilization, and service outcomes, making this role critical to overall site performance. The position operates under general supervision and reports to the Material Control Manager (or Supervisor of Scheduling and Inventory, as applicable).

Requirements

Proven experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment
Ability to solve problems using analysis, judgment, and creativity
Proficiency in computer-based scheduling, inventory, and reporting systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of experience in materials planning and inventory management or equivalent manufacturing experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Production manufacturing background
Exposure to Customer Service, Quality, Shipping, and Supply Chain operations
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (JDE preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute a well‑planned production schedule to meet customer ship date requirements
Prioritize molds, machines, and work orders to maximize machine efficiency and plant utilization
Enter, release, prioritize, re‑sequence, increase, or decrease work orders across work centers to maintain schedule integrity
Run Order Processing for all scheduled work orders
Update and publish online production schedules daily
Modify production schedules as needed to address customer priorities, capacity constraints, and weekend or extended schedules
Ensure Not Scheduled time is recorded accurately
Review MRP messages daily to identify open and upcoming production orders
Create and delete work orders to align production with demand
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels for finished goods to support the master production plan
Monitor inventory levels to ensure proper cycling of molds and printers
Prepare and execute run‑out plans for slow‑moving or discontinued inventory to minimize obsolete stock
Maintain master data for assigned planner items
Sub‑parts lists to optimize material consumption and inventory utilization
Coordinate intercompany transfer planning and execution as required
Manage planned downtime events such as holidays, shutdowns, and maintenance in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
Monitor and communicate unplanned downtime through Daily Line Update Reports
Work cross‑functionally to adjust schedules in response to equipment availability, labor constraints, or supply interruptions
Coordinate outsourcing and subcontractor utilization as needed
Work closely with Customer Service Representatives to acknowledge order dates and resolve order‑related issues
Provide order status and production reports to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain as required
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to identify and support performance improvement initiatives
Provide management with capacity, utilization, and production planning insights for assigned work centers
Track, analyze, and support achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Ship to Promise, Days on Hand (DOH), Obsolete inventory, Production schedule variance, Order cycle time, Plant utilization
Provide analytical insight to support data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement
Proficiently utilize ERP and scheduling tools, including JDE and Logility
Maintain data accuracy and integrity across scheduling, inventory, and order management systems
Assist Supply Chain Management with special assignments and initiatives
Support and maintain learning and development initiatives that enable internal skill growth
Follow, promote, and enforce all Amcor safety, environmental, health, and quality standards
Ensure production schedules and planning activities support GMP compliance
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)