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

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Production Scheduling work focuses on scheduling production, processing, assembly, and packaging activities including:

• Scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment needed for the production process
• Selecting and sequencing available resources and required processing to individual work centers or lines
• Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs, design changes, machine downtime or material/labor shortages

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
• Progression within the levels reflect increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Works under moderate direction.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts.
• Represents organization on specific projects.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience:

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented

Pay Range

$69,500.00 - $92,700.00

GPI Benefits Program

Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice
We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16796