Production Scheduler

Ardagh Group•Bridgeton, NJ

10d•$70,400 - $105,600

About The Position

The Production Scheduler is responsible for purchasing and scheduling functions related to packaging materials and dunnage, including requisitions, purchase orders, inventory routines, scheduling, and returns. The role coordinates planned production across operations, warehouse, and sales; maintains packaging material inventories; supports storeroom ordering; and collaborates with procurement on vendor and product decisions. The position also follows plant environmental and food safety policies. The anticipated base annual salary range is $70,400 to $105,600. The role is eligible for the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus plan, based on total company performance. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans; HSA and FSA accounts; life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match and employer retirement contribution; paid holidays, floating days, and vacation; short- and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement; and professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups. Benefits are available from the first day of employment. Flexible and hybrid working hours are offered. Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global glass packaging company with more than 20,000 employees and revenues of over $9 billion, with a presence in Europe, Africa, and North America. It produces metal and glass packaging designed to be infinitely recyclable and describes sustainability, innovation, and reducing environmental impact as priorities. Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Prior experience with SAP.
Prior experience with food safety.
Two years in a leadership role.
Lean Six Sigma Certification.
Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S.

Responsibilities

Create production schedules and coordinate planned production between operations, warehouse, and sales teams.
Maintain packaging material inventories, including dunnage and recyclables, to support planned production.
Assist the storeroom department with ordering inventory and non-inventory parts, working with departments to meet budgets and costs while meeting component specifications.
Collaborate with the procurement team on vendor selection, price negotiation, and product selection as needed.
Comply with environmental and food safety standards outlined in plant policies.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution.
Paid holidays, floating days, and vacation.
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement program.
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.
Benefits available from day 1 of employment.
Flexible and hybrid working hours.
Eligibility to participate in the annual Ardagh Incentive Bonus plan.