Develop, maintain, and execute a well‑planned production schedule to meet customer ship date requirements
Prioritize molds, machines, and work orders to maximize machine efficiency and plant utilization
Enter, release, prioritize, re‑sequence, increase, or decrease work orders across work centers to maintain schedule integrity
Run Order Processing for all scheduled work orders
Update and publish online production schedules daily
Modify production schedules as needed to address customer priorities, capacity constraints, and weekend or extended schedules
Ensure Not Scheduled time is recorded accurately
Inventory, MRP & Materials Management
Review MRP messages daily to identify open and upcoming production orders
Create and delete work orders to align production with demand
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels for finished goods to support the master production plan
Monitor inventory levels to ensure proper cycling of molds and printers
Prepare and execute run‑out plans for slow‑moving or discontinued inventory to minimize obsolete stock
Maintain master data for assigned planner items
Sub‑parts lists to optimize material consumption and inventory utilization
Coordinate intercompany transfer planning and execution as required
Downtime & Operational Coordination
Manage planned downtime events such as holidays, shutdowns, and maintenance in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
Monitor and communicate unplanned downtime through Daily Line Update Reports
Work cross‑functionally to adjust schedules in response to equipment availability, labor constraints, or supply interruptions
Coordinate outsourcing and subcontractor utilization as needed
Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Customer Service Representatives to acknowledge order dates and resolve order‑related issues
Provide order status and production reports to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain as required
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to identify and support performance improvement initiatives
Capacity, Performance & Reporting
Provide management with capacity, utilization, and production planning insights for assigned work centers
Track, analyze, and support achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Ship to Promise
Days on Hand (DOH)
Obsolete inventory
Production schedule variance
Order cycle time
Plant utilization
Provide analytical insight to support data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement
Systems, Tools & Continuous Improvement
Proficiently utilize ERP and scheduling tools , including JDE and Logility
Maintain data accuracy and integrity across scheduling, inventory, and order management systems
Assist Supply Chain Management with special assignments and initiatives
Support and maintain learning and development initiatives that enable internal skill growth
Safety, Quali
Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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Job Description
The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing an effective production plan that ensures customer required ship dates are met while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and aligning with Amcor's operational and financial objectives. This role prioritizes molds, machines, and work centers to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations.
The Production Scheduler evaluates demand, capacity, inventory positions, and operational constraints to determine the most efficient course of action. Scheduling decisions directly influence purchasing, inventory levels, labor utilization, and service outcomes, making this role critical to overall site performance. The position operates under general supervision and reports to the Material Control Manager (or Supervisor of Scheduling and Inventory, as applicable).
Amcor · Rpsna Syracuse, NY