Plant Scheduler

Novolex; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Novolex seeks a Scheduler to oversee the plant's production schedule and align plant operations with corporate planning. The role serves as the primary liaison between plant and planning, driving safety, quality, and on-time shipments while optimizing labor and resources.

The ideal candidate has a related degree with at least three years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP/Blue Yonder and MS Office. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP and Blue Yonder; strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule daily.
• Coordinate high-level production timing with corporate planning and plant maintenance.
• Ensure production teams understand order requirements and customer expectations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve scheduling issues and optimize resources.
• Oversee MRP and manage inventory levels; coordinate with vendors for timely fulfillment.
• Monitor production output discrepancies and maintain master data for WIP and finished goods.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Analytical thinking

Customer/vendor communication

Education

Associate degree in SCM

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

The Scheduler is responsible for overseeing the high-level management of the plant's production schedule. Acting as the primary liaison between the plant and corporate planning, this role ensures alignment between corporate strategy and plant operations. Daily interdepartmental communication is essential to help the facility meet established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). These KPIs include, but are not limited to, safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, on-time shipments, inventory levels, and financial performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule on a daily basis.
• Collaborate closely with corporate planning to coordinate high-level production timing and plant maintenance.
• Ensure all production personnel clearly understand order requirements and customer expectations.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve scheduling-related issues efficiently.
• Optimize labor and resources for cost-effective production.
• Oversee the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and manage inventory levels.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of supply needs.
• Identify, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies in production output and financial records.
• Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Analyze production floor performance using input/output control reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications: Microsoft Office Suite SAP (preferred) Blue Yonder (desired)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data.
• Ability to drive change and influence others effectively.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$75,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organiz