Production Scheduler

Seaman Paper; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaman Paper is seeking a detail-oriented Production Scheduler to support the Retail Packaging and Food Service divisions from Leominster, MA. You will coordinate customer demand with manufacturing capacity, schedule equipment, release work orders, and align shipping priorities to keep orders moving.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in production planning or supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supply chain or production planning is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer demand with manufacturing capacity and shipping priorities.
• Schedule production for Retail Packaging and Food Service divisions.
• Create and release manufacturing work orders and monitor scheduling constraints.
• Maintain master data and support process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Leominster, MA

Department: Sales

Reports To: Director of Customer Service and Production Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $55,000–$60,000 annually

Coordinate Production. Manage Priorities. Keep Customer Orders Moving.

Why Join Seaman Paper?

At Seaman Paper, we're more than a paper company. We're a global leader in specialty paper and sustainable packaging solutions driven by innovation, long-term partnerships, and environmental responsibility.

As a family-owned company with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine stability with a forward-thinking mindset. Our employees help create innovative paper-based alternatives that reduce reliance on single-use plastics, improve sustainability, and support customers worldwide.

With a people-first culture, strong community involvement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Seaman Paper offers an opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact on the future.

Innovate. Grow. Make a Difference. Join Seaman Paper.

About The Role

Seaman Paper is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Scheduler to support our Retail Packaging and Food Service divisions.

In this role, you will help coordinate customer demand with manufacturing capacity, production schedules, equipment availability, and shipping priorities. You will analyze order requirements, source components, schedule equipment, create and release manufacturing work orders, and work closely with internal teams to keep production moving and customer orders on track.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, comfortable working with data, and able to communicate effectively across multiple departments. This is an opportunity to play an important role in connecting customer requirements with day-to-day manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Analyze customer demand and order requirements to support production planning and fulfillment.
• Coordinate production schedules for the Retail Packaging and Food Service divisions based on customer needs and operational requirements.
• Source required components and coordinate equipment scheduling to support production timelines.
• Create and release manufacturing work orders for production plants, ensuring customer specifications and order requirements are accurately communicated.
• Monitor scheduling needs and work with internal teams to address production constraints or scheduling conflicts.

Order & Shipping Coordination

• Coordinate with shipping teams to prioritize completed orders that are ready for shipment.
• Communicate shipping priorities to help facilitate on-time customer delivery.
• Work with internal departments to align production completion dates with shipping requirements.
• Help identify potential delays or issues that could affect order fulfillment and communicate them to the appropriate teams.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and update master data files to ensure information remains accurate and consistent across systems.
• Review data and order information for accuracy and completeness.
• Support improvements to planning, scheduling, and data management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, workflow, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional duties and support projects as needed.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review information and identify potential scheduling or operational issues.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to learn new systems, software, and processes quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate across departments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience

• Experience in supply chain, production planning, scheduling, master data management, or operations is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based position supporting production planning and coordination. The physical requirements include:

• Frequently sitting, standing, walking, talking, using a keyboard, and using a telephone.
• Occasionally climbing stairs.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to drive a vehicle as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seaman Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs.

Ready to Join Seaman Paper?

If you're analytical, organized, and interested in helping connect customer demand with manufacturing operations, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Seaman Paper team.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time based on business needs.