Production Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Your Day-to-Day:
• Production Schedule Development & Optimization - Develop effective and efficient press schedules using production orders to meet customer requirements while maximizing manufacturing efficiencies across machines and downstream operations
• Material & Resource Coordination - 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
• Schedule Communication & Publishing - 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
• Customer & Stakeholder Communication - 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
• Performance Tracking & Reporting - 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
• Problem Resolution & Continuous Improvement - 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

Requirements

• Age: Must be 18+ years old
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience
• Experience in a manufacturing scheduling or production planning role is preferred
• Assessments: 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
• Physical Demands:
• 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)
• Essential Skills:
• Production Scheduling - Proven ability to develop and maintain accurate, efficient production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple competing priorities
• Manufacturing Knowledge - Understanding of flexible packaging manufacturing processes, including lamination, printing, and slitting operations, with the ability to troubleshoot complex production challenges
• Material & Resource Coordination - Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure resource availability and meet production targets
• Technical Proficiency - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PRISM software, with the ability to work effectively within scheduling database systems
• Advanced Excel Skills - Preferred proficiency in advanced Excel features, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, advanced IF functions (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS), and data visualization tools
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex production data, track performance metrics, and generate actionable insights and reports
• Communication Skills - Exceptional written and oral communication skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels and functional areas
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Proven ability to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, production delays, and material shortages proactively and efficiently
• Organization & Attention to Detail - Strong organizational and logistics management abilities with close attention to detail and efficient data entry skills
• Multitasking & Adaptability - Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while adapting quickly to changing production requirements and customer needs
• Collaboration - Strong active li

Benefits

Additional Information

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS! Ready to make a real impact on production efficiency? We're hiring a Plant Scheduler to join our Operations Planning team in our Bloomington, Indiana, location! This role is at the heart of our manufacturing operations - coordinating production schedules, aligning resources, and ensuring our customers receive their products on time. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love solving complex logistical challenges, this is the opportunity for you! This is a day shift position reporting to the Materials Manager.

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