Production Planner/Scheduler III

Graphic Packaging International; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Georgia is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler III to synchronize production across PM1, PM2, mill winders, and the shipping operation. This role ensures alignment of machine schedules, finishing capacity, and outbound logistics to meet customer delivery while protecting mill throughput.

You will balance grade sequencing, machine constraints, inventory levels, and trailer loading priorities, serving as the central coordinator for stable flow from reel to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• SAP production and purchasing experience preferred.
• 5–7 years customer service and/or production scheduling preferred.
• Access NS and Cedar AI experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the on-site rail switching crew.
• Help coordinate with maintenance to the mill rail tracks.
• Process payments for all rail freight bills and track demurrage.
• Monitor chemical railcar inventory, work with purchasing as needed.
• Coordinate boxcar inventory to ensure application of FIFO and reduce demurrage costs.
• Manage by-product truck and railcar shipments including tall oil and turpentine.
• Manage daily commodity shipments in the Materials Management database.
• Manage daily boxcar billing using Access NS.

Skills

Operational planning

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical decision-making

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Results focus

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Access NS

Cedar AI

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.

Position Summary

The Production Planner/Scheduler III is a senior planning role responsible for synchronizing production across PM1, PM2, the mill’s winders, and the Shipping/Warehouse operation. This position ensures that machine schedules, finishing capacity, and outbound logistics remain aligned to meet customer delivery requirements while protecting mill throughput. Operating within the Shipping department, the Planner III serves as the central coordinator who balances grade sequencing, machine constraints, inventory levels, and trailer loading priorities to maintain stable, predictable flow from reel to shipment. This position Manages the railcar traffic for the mill and process the by-products shipping. Assist Shipping Manager and planners.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate with the on-site rail switching crew.
• Help coordinate with maintenance to the mill rail tracks.
• Process payments for all rail freight bills and track demurrage.
• Monitor chemical railcar inventory, work with purchasing as needed.
• Coordinate boxcar inventory to ensure application of FIFO and reduce demurrage costs.
• Manage by-product truck and railcar shipments including tall oil and turpentine.
• Manage daily commodity shipments in the Materials Management database.
• Manage daily boxcar billing using Access NS

Education / Knowledge / Experience/Skills

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• SAP production and purchasing experience preferred.
• 5-7 years customer service and/or production scheduling preferred.
• Access NS and Cedar AI experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, especially Excel.

Physical Demands

• The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• The ability to look at a computer screens for long periods of time
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• The ability to work a varied of shifts from regular, evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, and working with challenging clients

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Operational planning & sequencing
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Analytical decision‑making
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Results focus
• Adaptability in dynamic mill conditions

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.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.