Scheduling Coordinator

New-Indy Containerboard•Cerritos, CA

12d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler/Planner is responsible for managing and optimizing the workflow of production orders in a fast-paced corrugated converting plant. This position ensures the efficient, accurate, and timely scheduling of all plant operations, machine assignments, shipping coordination and sheet ordering. The Scheduler works cross-functionally to expedite daily and long-range planning, resolve production bottlenecks, and maintain high service levels for on-time delivery. This role is critical in aligning production with customer expectations and operational targets while maximizing plant throughput and profitability.

Requirements

Proven experience in production scheduling or planning, preferably in corrugated packaging or manufacturing.
Strong understanding of converting equipment such as Flexo Folder Gluers, Rotary Die Cutters, and specialty equipment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Amtech, Kiwiplan, or similar).
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other scheduling or planning tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, Outlook).
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3–5 years of scheduling or customer service experience in a corrugated or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules that optimize machine capacity, manpower allocation, and material availability.
Calculate and place orders for corrugated sheets based on order volume, forecasted demand, and lead time requirements when procurement purchaser is out.
Ensure a minimum of 24-hour sheet inventory per machine center.
Provide daily and weekly lead times to Customer Service and Sales.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of WIP and raw material inventory counts.
Use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Amtech, or equivalent) to enter, track, and update production data.
Communicate daily with Customer Service, Plant Manager, Shipping, and Department Leads to align on schedule changes, delays, or customer escalations.
Identify opportunities for schedule efficiency and machine up-time improvements.
Plan and schedule Preventive Maintenance (PM) orders for key equipment.
Review prior week's performance (OTD, downtime, throughput) and incorporate learning into future schedules.
Act as backup for production supervisors or leads, as needed and based on training.
Participate in safety meetings and compliance audits.
Support production trials, new product introductions, and continuous improvement projects.
Assist with physical inventory counts and variance reconciliation.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance for any scheduling impact due to non-conforming materials or quality holds.
Create and maintain a detailed 24-hour and multi-day production planning outlook for both Ontario and Cerritos box plants.
Print Factory tickets for each job at the initial machine center and provide a full packet to production daily to include machine line-up, factory tickets, ink report, and pallet report.
Hold daily production meetings with Customer Service, Production, and Logistics teams.
Balance workload across machine centers (Flexo Folder Gluers, Die Cutters, etc.) and box plants to optimize throughput and minimize changeovers.
Adjust production schedules to accommodate emergency orders, equipment breakdowns, or material shortages.
Monitor the real-time production schedule to ensure jobs are on track and identify potential delays.
Maintain visibility on all scheduled orders and proactively adjust the schedule to accommodate rush orders, changeovers, and downtime.
Manage pallet purchasing and inventory to support scheduled production.