Production Planner/Scheduler II

Graphic Packaging International; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to coordinate production scheduling for processing, assembly, and packaging at our Clarksville, TN location. The role involves allocating labor, tools, and equipment, sequencing work, and adapting to changes in demand or downtime.

This on-site position runs Monday–Friday with 8-hour shifts and potential paid overtime. Requirements include a High School education plus 2 years of related experience and a strong

Qualifications

• High School Education + 2 yrs related experience.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling the human resources, tools, and equipment for production.
• Selecting and sequencing resources for work centers or lines.
• Implementing scheduling changes due to backlogs, machine downtime or shortages.
• Maintaining adherence to procedures and ensuring team coordination.
• Communicating with internal customers to optimize production flow.
• Ensuring safe and quality-focused production scheduling.

Skills

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Education

High School Education + 2 yrs related experience

Job description

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 require knowledge of processes and procedures essential to the job.
• May require vocational/technical training but typically does not require a degree.
• Considerable knowledge of the job gained through training or work experience.
• Has established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities.
• Impacts own team through the quality of services or information provided.
• Follows standardized procedures and practices.
• Receives regular, but moderate supervision and guidance.
• Understands how assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the discipline.
• Contacts are typically with individuals within own department; occasionally outside own organization.
• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• General supervision and instruction; detailed instructions given for new assignments or special assignments.
• Work is manual/routine in nature, but involves decision making responsibility for applying the appropriate course of action.
• Work is normally performed in accordance with procedures/ processes.

Working Schedule

• Position is a Monday-Friday, onsite at the Clarksville Location
• 8 Hour Shifts with paid overtime as needed

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

High School Education + 2 yrs related experience

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

$45,000-$56,300

Pay Range: $45,000 - $56,300

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: 16190