Production Scheduler for Corrugated Packaging

Smurfit Westrock; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Planner Assistant in Fort Worth, TX to help develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for the corrugator and converting departments, ensuring orders are produced on time while optimizing capacity, materials and plant efficiency. The role requires experience with production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and strong communication skills.

Collaborative work with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing and Production is essential, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly production schedules for corrugator and converting departments.
• Schedule corrugator runs to optimize machine efficiency and align with customer requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules for downtime, material shortages, or changing priorities.
• Communicate schedule changes to production, maintenance, and other affected teams.
• Maintain accurate scheduling information in ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Production scheduling

Scheduling

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Planner Assistant in Fort Worth, TX to help develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for the corrugator and converting departments, ensuring orders are produced on time while optimizing capacity, materials and plant efficiency. The role requires experience with production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, and strong communication skills.

Collaborative work with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing and Production is essential, with a focus on