Production Scheduler
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
- Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry required
- Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in manufacturing or production planning preferred
Responsibilities
- Schedule machine operations
- Oversee and coordinate all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping
- Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs
- 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 the roll stock forecasts
- Interface with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock
Benefits
- Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards
- This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
