Production Planner/Scheduler III

Graphic Packaging Careers•Staunton, VA

9d•$53,400 - $66,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler is responsible for prioritizing orders and deciding how the facility’s resources (equipment, materials, & people) will be efficiently utilized to produce each order and deliver on time. The Scheduler must be knowledgeable about the equipment, materials, and technologies used in the Folding Carton Industry. The Scheduler needs to communicate effectively with a variety of department managers and be able to lead others even though he/she does not have any direct reports.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task
Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm while dealing with multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with upper management and hourly workforce
Ability to work within a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to indirectly lead others

Nice To Haves

Advanceware software
Pre-production elements of folding carton manufacturing
Equipment & processing in folding carton manufacturing

Responsibilities

Receives orders from Customer Service Representative (CSR) team and after reviewing backlogs & raw material availability, develops an efficient production schedule & establishes the commit date
Monitors daily production activity and works to maintain our commit dates by communicating with production managers and re-sequencing jobs
Alerts management and CSR if commit dates are in jeopardy
Offers solutions to optimize production flow (crewing, OT, outsourcing, etc.)
Daily maintenance of ASI Schedule Board by loading & completing jobs
Daily distribution of production schedules to department managers
Lead daily Order Status / Expedite Meeting with CSRs
Monitors customer warehoused inventory levels to minimize company investment and maintain customer delivery schedules
Review sales forecast with Services Manager, Sales and CSRs to develop efficient run cycles
Serve as back up paperboard materials analyst
Collaborates with Capacity Planning to validate forecasts
Publishes weekly backlog reports
Coordinates timing of shipments with outsource vendors
Works directly with Sales Leadership to problem solve Tier One accounts in the schedule
Assist Finance with monthly job closing
Actively participate in meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Follow company safety requirements
Comply with all company rules and regulations