Master Scheduler

IPG; Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

IPG is seeking a Scheduler-Master in Columbia, SC to plan plant resources and schedule production to meet goals. You will optimize stock levels and align operations with customer orders to maximize throughput.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business or supply chain and 4–7 years in industrial manufacturing, plus strong communication, Excel skills, and ERP/MRP experience. IPG offers competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing high SKU volumes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan location resources and scheduling to meet production goals.
• Utilize MES and WMS to manage raw materials and production schedules.
• Interact with Logistics for warehousing, shipping, and receiving.
• Develop supply base to support organizational objectives.
• Analyze quantities, specifications, and delivery needs for requisitions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement approved measures.
• Create production plans considering downtime and preventive maintenance.
• Provide finished goods availability information to Sales and Customer Service.
• Monitor stock levels, orders, and production status; address slow-moving items.
• Assess capacity constraints with Operations Management for service improvements.
• Periodically review stock levels, lead times, and capacity models.
• Engage production personnel for changeovers and setup requirements.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SKU management

Jobbeschreibung

Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Scheduler- Master

Department: Supply Chain

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Salaried Exempt

Position Purpose:

The Scheduler-Master is responsible for the location planning and scheduling of plant resources to ensure production goals are met. Evaluate data that will determine short and long term stock levels in conjunction with maximizing the throughput for manufacturing.

Principle Accountabilities

• Utilize integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems and Warehouse Management Systems to manage and determine incoming raw material supplies & prioritize and schedule production based on customer order requirements.
• Serve as a resource and interact with the Logistics team that is responsible for warehousing, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Manage and develop supply base to support organization objectives.
• Evaluate requisition requirements by analyzing required quantities, specifications, and delivery needs.
• Recommend cost saving measures for areas of responsibility. Identify opportunities, create project plan, and implement approved measures.
• Knowledge of production areas and product flow to ensure proper scheduling. Create production plans staying informed of planned downtime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Interpret production schedule to provide finished goods availability information to Sales, Customer Service or others.
• Daily monitor the finished goods stock levels, order amounts and production status. Identify slow moving and obsolete inventories and make recommendations regarding disposition of items. Communicate with Operations Management to make changes as necessary.
• Evaluate stock level requirements on a regular basis and adjust the stock levels to reflect changes in demand.
• Work with Operations Management and Corporate Scheduling to assess capacity constraints and opportunities for improving customer service.
• Periodically review the stock levels, lead-times and capacity models to ensure accuracy.
• Product complexity management utilizing continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Must be willing to engage production personnel and provide communication for production requirements, especially advanced planning of change-over and set-up requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred
• At least 4-7 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, or equivalent work experience in related position.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes phone etiquette and active listening skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and managing a high volume of SKU’s in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining efficient and effective supplier relationships
• Analytical skills and decision making critical
• Good organizational skills including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well, as with teams
• Effective interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!