Planner Scheduler

Planner Scheduler

The Planner Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules for paper roll stock manufacturing operations to support customer requirements and efficient plant operations. Working closely with the End-to-End (E2E) Planning Team, production, customer service, and sales, this role coordinates daily production schedules and adjusts plans as needed to address changes in demand, equipment availability, inventory levels, and customer requirements.

Liberty Paper operates in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and includes two lines of business: paper roll stock manufacturing and paper coating solutions. The role is responsible for scheduling activities supporting the paper roll stock manufacturing operation.

This position will report to the Director End-to-End Planning at our Liberty Paper location in Becker, Minnesota.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules using work orders, inventory levels, production requirements, customer needs, machine capabilities, and established inventory parameters, including min/max and safety stock levels.
• Schedule paper machine production activities and revise schedules as needed to accommodate expedited customer needs, operational feedback, equipment availability, or changing business requirements.
• Release production orders to manufacturing.
• Monitor production performance against scheduled plans and close schedules upon completion.
• Identify scheduling constraints or bottlenecks, evaluate potential solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and minimize production disruptions.
• Communicate and coordinate schedule updates and changes with operations, customer service, sales, and planning teams.
• Serve as a backup to the Customer Service function during absences, vacations, or as business needs require.
• Follow and support company personnel, quality, and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive work environment by communicating and collaborating effectively with coworkers and leadership.
• Recognize and report safety concerns and consistently practice safe work habits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing, customer service, supply chain, or a related role.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing scheduling or production planning.
• Exposure to paper machine operations or paper manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP, scheduling, or production planning systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base salary range for this position is $66,688 - $83,361 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.