Production Scheduler

Job Description

Position Title:

Production Planner / Scheduler

Pay Rate :

$60,200 - $ 80,300 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Non-Exempt Full-Time

Candidate must be willing to work an alternative shift: 3/2 Schedule (In essence working 3 days one week and 4 days the next week)

Physical Location:

St. Joseph, MO

The Job You Will Perform:

• In a box plant facility, plans production schedules, optimizing and balancing customer service and facility productivity.

• Schedules shipment dates, quantities, grade, finish and trim.

• Communicates production planning status daily to order services, sales and facility production personnel.

• Identifies potential problems in meeting schedules and recommends solutions.

• Consults with and advises management on scheduling and production processes and needs.

• Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly.

• Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.

• Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order, or materials shortage.

• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.

• Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Three to five years of manufacturing or production planning experience in the corrugated industry.

• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.

• Action oriented

• Customer focus

• Drives results

• Functional/technical skills

• Instills Trust

• Manages Complexity

• Plans and aligns

• Resourcefulness

• Time management

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Identification 2002178

Job Schedule Full time