Production Planner/Scheduler III

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler III to coordinate scheduling across production, processing, assembly and packaging activities.

The role focuses on ensuring timely material availability, efficient use of resources, and alignment with customer demand. Candidates will balance inventory and production through MRPs and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent + 4 yrs related experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong collaboration with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Utilize MRP to identify paperboard needs, enter Purchase Orders for material, and follow up with suppliers to confirm deliveries prior to scheduled production.
• Escalate paperboard needs with the Corporate Material Supply Team as needed.
• Create sheeter work order instructions for the plant.
• Ensure accuracy of Raw Material Inventories.
• Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement Dept on communications and corrective actions involving material quality issues with suppliers.
• Identify obsolete materials and coordinate removal with the Material Supply Team.
• Coordinate/Communicate paperboard timing with internal customer service reps.
• Participate in new and transfer business meetings.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Material planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Production Planner/Scheduler III

Carol Stream, IL

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

• Utilize MRP to identify paperboard needs, enter Purchase Orders for material, and follow up with suppliers to confirm deliver(ies) prior to scheduled production.

• Escalate paperboard needs with the Corporate Material Supply Team as needed.

• Create sheeter work order instructions for the plant.

• Ensure accuracy of Raw Material Inventories.

• Work with the plant IPR to resolve inventory discrepancies.

• Daily Contact with various suppliers for current material delivery status, as schedule and customer demand changes.

• Communicate with internal and external resources regarding paperboard transportation and delivery.

• Partner with Production Departments and Scheduling to procure material to maximize equipment runs.

• Identify obsolete and overages; maintain inventory levels for favorable Working Capital impact and communicate to plant management and Finance.

• Identify uses for unallocated paperboard at the plant before it becomes aged.

• Utilize unallocated paperboard located at other Graphic Packaging plants and warehouses.

• Coordinate with the Continuous Improvement Dept on communications and corrective actions involving material quality issues with suppliers.

• Identify obsolete materials and coordinate removal with the Material Supply Team.

• Coordinate/Communicate paperboard timing with internal customer service reps.

• Participate in new and transfer business meetings.

• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies.

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 or equivalent + 4 yrs related experience

Pay Range

$61,900.00 - $77,300.00

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: 16289