Plant Scheduler

Ronpak is a nationally renowned manufacturer of carry out paper bags, portion control bags and food wraps with a huge range of choices. Founded in 1947, the company is a solid supplier with continuous, stable ownership. Ronpak has the most advanced production and distribution platforms in the custom printed packaging industry today.

Ronpak has an excellent opportunity for a Plant Scheduler in our Shreveport, LA Plant.

Job Purpose

The Plant Scheduler manages production scheduling and all related functions, using all available scheduling tools and resources to utilize efficiently the plant’s resources to meet customer demand and company performance objectives. This position is also responsible for meeting working capital objectives, inventory management and shipping performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand customer demand behavior and develop production plans to efficiently meet demand.
• Schedule machine time based on delivery schedule that meets customer demand and on time delivery.
• Manage production capacity constraints and alert necessary team members to issues.
• Work proactively with plant operations to maximize throughput and machine utilization (up time) while providing down time for scheduled PM’s.
• Review monthly sales forecast projections, participate in planning meetings and plant production meetings to remain aware of changes and ensure they are included in the planned production schedule.
• Maintain master production planning data to best utilize planning system
• Develop and optimize manufacturing work schedules.
• Manage plant finished goods inventory levels to ensure compliance with company inventory objectives.
• Provide ad hoc data analysis and reporting to the business as needed.
• Help to improve or establish the most effective planning software system.
• Responsible for reporting issues related to Food Packaging safety or quality. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years transferable work related experience in production Scheduling or production planning in a manufacturing environment utilizing BOM’s, kits or routes.
• Career showing progressive Master Scheduling/Production planning experience and success in manufacturing companies with progressive and contemporary practices. Strong experience in scheduling to reduce costs.
• Computer experience, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; experience with payroll and HRIS software programs preferred.
• Proven analytical, logical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Degree: Four-year Undergraduate Degree required in Logistics, Engineering, or Management Information Systems.
• APICS certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent general “people skills” in dealing with external and internal contacts
• Organization, independence and confidentiality focus
• This position requires close attention to detail and proficiency with internal computer systems
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Leadership ability and negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel by plane.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and paid sick days.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Group health, dental, life and disability.
• 401k after 1 year.

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• manufacturing production scheduling or production planning: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, LA 71115 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18