Production Scheduler

Amcor•Evansville, IN

About The Position

The Production Scheduler provides a well-planned production schedule and works with departments across the organization to improve performance, maximize machine efficiency, and maintain inventory levels that meet requirements. The role monitors inventory control, coordinates mold and printer cycles, works with subcontractors on outsourcing, and partners with Customer Service Representatives to resolve issues. It also provides management information on capacity and utilization for assigned work centers and maintains company safety, environmental, and department health requirements. The position has authority to adjust production schedules to meet customer requirements, including priority and weekend schedules; create and delete work orders; acknowledge order dates to Customer Service; modify sub-parts lists to optimize inventory consumption; maintain master data for assigned planner items; and ensure that unscheduled time is recorded accurately.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in materials planning and inventory management, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong PC and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in materials planning and inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a well-planned production schedule.
Work with all departments to identify methods for improving performance.
Maximize machine efficiencies and maintain budgeted inventory levels to meet requirements.
Monitor inventory control to properly cycle molds and printers.
Work with subcontractors to use outsourcing as needed.
Work with Customer Service Representatives to ensure issues are addressed.
Provide management information regarding capacity and utilization for assigned work centers.
Maintain and enforce company safety, environmental, and department health requirements.
Change production schedules to best meet customer requirements, including priority lists and weekend schedules.
Create and delete work orders to meet demand.
Acknowledge order dates to Customer Service.
Substitute parts on lists to best utilize inventory consumption.
Maintain master data for assigned planner items.
Ensure Not Scheduled time is recorded accurately.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and 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 depends on hire date.