Production Planner/Scheduler

We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Is this something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Production Planner/Scheduler

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of plant to expedite production. Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, establishes priorities, and evaluate availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment. Follow’s the plant’s product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc.) and Lean initiatives. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Manages daily production needs for the equipment over a 24–48-hour period.
• Creates and maintains daily schedule to balance efficiencies and customer needs.
• Schedules accordingly to corporate guidelines and inventory goals.
• Maintains work in process (WIP) inventories to maintain a minimum inventory level.
• Monitors slow moving material.
• Requisitions raw paperboard and pallets.
• Maintains raw material inventories to maximize inventory turns and remain operational.
• Ensures scheduling meets shipping commitments to all customers.
• Advises customer service of any unplanned delays in shipping commitments.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work, to provide information on scheduling changes, and to schedule preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Reviews and communicates production commitments to shipping.
• Researches, complies, and prepares reports as directed.
• Ensures plant’s compliance to 3rd party Functional Control / Pre-Requisite program requirements including HACCP, SQF, and other customer-mandated programs.
• Conducts annual training in HACCP, GMP’s, Food defense, and Allergens.
• Provides support in the plant’s Lean activities.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards
• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is a 9-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedule; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, or riding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 9-hours.
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.
• Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.
• Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.