Production Scheduler

Overview

The Scheduler focuses on the high-level management of production schedule for the plant. It is the main contact between the plant and corporate planning and is essential for corporate planning and plant operations alignment. Daily interdepartmental communication required to help the entire plant achieve established goals and KPI’s. Key performance includes but not totally limited to safety, quality, and productivity, efficiency, on time shipments, inventory levels and financial results.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and scope of responsibility:

• Create and maintain master production schedule on daily basis.
• Communicate with corporate planning frequently for high-level planning of plant, production timing, and maintenance.
• Ensure that every employee involved in the production process has a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.
• Use labor and resources in the most cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate MRP process and manage inventory levels.
• Work closely with vendors to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner.
• Help rectify and/or reconcile output & financial differences and inaccuracies.
• Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting.

Qualifications

Production Schedule Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in supply-chain or related field, bachelor is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with computers and applications.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • SAP Experience preferred.
  • Blue Yonder experience desired.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable amounts of complex data.
• Change agent – skill with enabling, change, strong influencing abilities.

Pactiv Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products – many made with recyclable or renewable materials – to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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