Production Scheduler

International Paper • Montgomery, AL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates. Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage. Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability. Responsible for 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing or production planning experience in manufacturing, preferably within 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

• Schedule machine operations, oversee, and coordinate all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure orders are handled properly.
• Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications.
• Work closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
• Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
• Manage roll stock forecasts and interface closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED