Manufacturing Production Planner & Scheduler

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler in Chicago to coordinate production planning across lines, sequencing resources, and adjusting schedules for downtime or material shortages. The role emphasizes SQF compliance and collaboration with teams to meet production goals.

The position requires a BA or equivalent experience, with a focus on practical scheduling and process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required.
• Experience with scheduling production, processing, assembly and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling to maximize efficiency across production lines.
• Select and sequence resources for work centers or lines.
• Implement scheduling changes due to backlogs, downtime or material/labor shortages.
• Mentor, coach and train less experienced co-workers.
• Apply industry practices, techniques and standards in daily work.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope.
• Exercise judgment within defined policies to determine the action.
• Contribute to organizational projects and goals.
• Work under moderate direction and communicate with internal/external contacts.

Skills

Production scheduling

Scheduling optimization

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Job description

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler in Chicago to coordinate production planning across lines, sequencing resources, and adjusting schedules for downtime or material shortages. The role emphasizes SQF compliance and collaboration with teams to meet production goals.

The position requires a BA or equivalent experience, with a focus on practical scheduling and process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.