Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Our Vision: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. Our Purpose: Creating Packaging Solutions for Life's Essentials. Job Requisition #: 035136 Production Scheduler (Open) Job Description: We are seeking a Production Scheduler to support manufacturing operations at our Carol Stream facility onsite Monday-Friday. This role is responsible for developing production schedules, coordinating material availability, managing inventory needs, and partnering across departments to ensure customer orders are produced and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly. This position plays a critical role in balancing customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels to support operational success. What You'll Do: As Production Scheduler, you will coordinate production plans and material requirements to ensure efficient operations and reliable customer delivery performance. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain teams to align resources and priorities. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals. Balance production requirements with labor, equipment capacity, material availability, and inventory levels. Adjust schedules as needed to address changing customer priorities, supply chain challenges, and production constraints. Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks that could impact efficiency or on-time delivery. Coordinate material availability and purchasing activities to support production requirements. Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to maintain operational readiness. Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material shortages and delivery issues. Support customer delivery commitments through effective planning and proactive communication of risks. Track schedule attainment, inventory performance, and other key metrics to support operational decision-making. Participate in production planning meetings and collaborate across Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service. Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required. Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing operations. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and production planning tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Why This Role Matters: This role directly impacts production efficiency, inventory performance, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. As Production Scheduler, you will help ensure the right materials, resources, and schedules are in place to keep operations running smoothly and customers supplied with the products they need. Why Greif: At Greif, your work supports essential products and customers around the world. We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and developing our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact within a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $68,600.00 - $116,800.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive. Benefits Statement: Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.