Production Scheduler

Mondi AG•Clinton, PA

11h

About The Position

The purpose of the Production Scheduler is to be the bridge between Customer Service and Purchasing to ensure accurate information is given to the floor through the production plan so that lead times and delivery dates are met as promised to the customer. In addition, the role is responsible for all the artwork management and printing plate needs for scheduling.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years as a Production Scheduler-Planner in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field
SAP knowledge is required
Excellent written and verbal skills required
Results driven, effective decision maker; Ability to work independently
Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities; Ability to use discretion with confidential and sensitive information
Must be able to use the following computer programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong analytical and organizational skills, detailed oriented, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management
Must be willing to work over 8 hours Monday-Friday when needed to meet business needs
Occasional travel as needed

Responsibilities

Review schedules daily with completed production/print/slits and report deviations
Communicate deviation results to procurement/Customer Service Representative/production to determine if additional material/machine time is required or if the order is closed short
Analyze machine schedules and determine inline/pre-printer requirements
Communicate updates to the teams as changes are made
Involvement in trials planning and execution
Start the process of new artwork or artwork change to the final approval
Print and check all production orders
Sample bags owner. Must check samples before putting away and remove samples that are a year old.
Assist and support the production team to plan maintenance
Work closely with Shift Leaders, Customer Service Representatives, material handlers, slitter operator, ink maker and mounting as needed for scheduling purposes
Verify raw material availability with procurement team to ensure production is not disrupted due to material shortage
Resolves problems by collecting and analyzing information, coordinating solutions
Ensures that all administration procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner
Support overall management needs
Must be able to work in a schedule driven environment; Timing is a critical function and ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency
Coordinate month end inventory for preprinted stock
Monitor preprint stock to assign to new orders
Inform any changes to raw goods from or to purchasing regarding paper changes, reprinting, or required slitting
Whether it is a new printing plate requisition or a plate replacement, it is your responsibility to be the point of contact with all Mondi plants (US and MX) assigning a delivery date based on business priorities
Point of contact with the plant controller for all matters related to billing, providing all necessary information at the end of the month to maintain cost and billing control