Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to join our operations in Atlanta, GA . This role will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of materials and will coordinate with commercial, production, and maintenance teams to improve overall effectiveness & efficiency for our Corrugator and Converting Operations. This position will report to the Area General Manager.

How You Will Contribute:

• Daily scheduling of the corrugator using Kiwiplan and converting equipment using Amtech computer systems
• Work collaboratively with customer service and manufacturing teams to develop and balance a plant production schedule for the entire plant
• Work closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates
• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability
• Leads the daily production meeting.
• Maintains daily machine schedules
• Maintains accuracy of counts and completion of work
• Clarifications of Change alerts generated by Sales service and verification of acknowledgement
• Performs various other job duties and projects as assigned.
• Roll Stock inventory management

What it Takes:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3-5 years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

What will put you ahead:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Five or more years of corrugated or folding carton scheduling experience
• Experience with computer systems, (Amtech, Kiwi, etc)
• Multi – Plant coordination and support

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Our Story: Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

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