Production Scheduler - Corrugated Packaging & Throughput

International Paper Company; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate and optimize the scheduling of production runs across the corrugator and finishing lines. You will work with sales, service and shipping to ensure on‑time order execution and resource readiness.

The role requires experience in manufacturing planning, strong prioritization and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or production planning preferred.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
• Action oriented.
• Drives results.
• Functional/technical skills.
• Manages Complexity.
• Plans and aligns.
• Time management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling machine operations, overseeing, and coordinating all production activity with sales, sales service, and shipping to ensure that orders are being handled properly.
• Utilize KIWI computer systems to schedule corrugator and finishing side of jobs according to job priorities, paper size and related specifications, while working closely with customer service and manufacturing to communicate production status, required resources, manage overruns, shortages, ship and delivery dates.
• Reschedule workflow when there are machine breakdowns, productivity slowdowns, changes in customer order or materials shortage.
• Maximize plant throughput while balancing customer requirements and manufacturing capability.
• Responsible for managing the roll stock forecasts and interfacing closely with Customer Service, Containerboard and roll stock vendors for purchasing needed roll stock in alignment with sales forecasts.

Skills

Time management

Action oriented

Drives results

Technical skills

Complexity management

Planning and alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

International Paper in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate and optimize the scheduling of production runs across the corrugator and finishing lines. You will work with sales, service and shipping to ensure on‑time order execution and resource readiness.

The role requires experience in manufacturing planning, strong prioritization and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs in a fast‑paced environment.