Scheduler Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience
• Must pass drug screening and background check
• Internal candidates must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our Core Values and be in good performance standing with no disciplinary issues
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment when required, including exposure to noise, temperature variation, and industrial equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity to read computer screens, reports, and documentation
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and perform efficient data entry
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-level facilities
• Hearing ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE on production floor (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)
• Proven ability to develop and maintain accurate, efficient production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple competing priorities
• Understanding of flexible packaging manufacturing processes, including lamination, printing, and slitting operations, with the ability to troubleshoot complex production challenges
• Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure resource availability and meet production targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PRISM software, with the ability to work effectively within scheduling database systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex production data, track performance metrics, and generate actionable insights and reports
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels and functional areas
• Proven ability to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, production delays, and material shortages proactively and efficiently
• Strong organizational and logistics management abilities with close attention to detail and efficient data entry skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while adapting quickly to changing production requirements and customer needs
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, make accommodations as needed, and build effective working relationships
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement changes that optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing scheduling or production planning role is preferred
• Preferred proficiency in advanced Excel features, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, advanced IF functions (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS), and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Develop effective and efficient press schedules using production orders to meet customer requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiencies across machines and downstream operations
• Confirm graphics and raw materials are available to support the press schedule prior to production; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and minimize aged raw material inventory
• Publish and communicate production schedules to all relevant stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner; coordinate daily with associates and support groups across all operational areas and shifts
• Communicate regularly with Customer Delivery Associates (CDAs) to meet customer needs and manage expectations; keep management and stakeholders proactively informed of production progress, potential issues, and schedule changes
• Track production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and investigate orders produced short or over to determine root causes; create reports, schedules, and production plans using Excel and PRISM
• Identify and resolve issues related to production delays, material shortages, and other operational challenges; implement changes to optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• STD and LTD
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PPE Allowance
• Matching gift program
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Service awards