Plant Scheduler

As a Plant Scheduler for our client's Corrugated Products Division, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient production processes and on-time delivery of our high-quality corrugated products. You will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules, coordinating with various departments, and optimizing workflow to meet customer demands while maintaining operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in production scheduling or a related role within the manufacturing industry, especially with corrugated products or packaging.
• Bilingual English/Spanish: Professional Level

Training and Specific Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in production scheduling software and ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices is a plus.

Special Requirements:

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, precise report creation, presentation skills, and good listening skills.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, seeking new responsibilities, and generating new ideas.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Strong relationship-building skills, flexibility, and effective negotiation skills.
• Customer Service: Building customer confidence, meeting achievable customer expectations, taking responsibility for resolving customer problems, ensuring commitments are met, soliciting customer opinions and ideas, and responding to internal customers.
• Quality Focus: Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, continuous improvement mindset.
• Productivity Focus: Prioritizing tasks, developing efficient work procedures, managing time and resources effectively, and managing information flow.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders, balancing workload across machines and shifts.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate with production, maintenance, and inventory teams to allocate resources effectively and minimize downtime.
• Order Management: Review and prioritize customer orders based on delivery deadlines, production capacity, and material availability.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the production floor and sales/customer service teams to provide updates on order status and address any scheduling issues.
• Inventory Control: Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory levels, coordinating with the procurement team to ensure adequate supply and minimize excess inventory.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Address scheduling conflicts, equipment breakdowns, and other disruptions promptly to minimize impact on production.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to process optimization and cost reduction efforts.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.