Data-Driven Production Scheduler, Corrugated Packaging

Georgia Pacific; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Plant Production Scheduler for our Sheboygan, WI corrugated packaging facility. You will create and optimize daily/weekly production schedules, ensure material availability, and support efficient plant operations. Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with an ownership mindset are essential.

The role involves coordinating with maintenance, quality, and commercial teams to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience with scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with data analysis and Excel.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and optimize daily and weekly schedules for the corrugated paper machine and finishing lines.
• Adjust schedules in real time to address constraints and changing customer priorities.
• Manage roll stock inventory, including ordering, receiving, warehousing, and usage.
• Analyze usage trends to ensure the right material mix and availability.
• Partner with operations, customer service, shipping, and plant teams to align production with customer needs.
• Communicate schedule changes and operational impacts clearly and proactively.
• Use data and PBM® principles to identify opportunities, improve processes, and support plant goals.
• Own and manage trim waste performance, ensuring established plant targets are achieved through effective monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Shipping and Customer Service teams to effectively manage and apply production overruns in alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide remote support as needed to help balance customer demand with production capacity, ensuring operational efficiency and timely fulfillment of customer expectations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Supply chain

Data analysis

Tools

KIWI

BGO

BVP

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Plant Production Scheduler for our Sheboygan, WI corrugated packaging facility. You will create and optimize daily/weekly production schedules, ensure material availability, and support efficient plant operations. Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with an ownership mindset are essential.

The role involves coordinating with maintenance, quality, and commercial teams to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement across the plant.