Production Scheduling Manager

US_MPC_1000 Menasha Packaging Company; Pelahatchie (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Packaging Company is seeking a production scheduling leader to plan and establish production schedules, monitor inventories, and track progress across site operations. You will influence staffing and training to optimize performance and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires strong collaboration with Operations, an eye for detail, and a track record of improving scheduling processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with production scheduling and manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct staffing, training, and performance management to develop the production scheduling function.
• Oversee master manufacturing schedule for assigned site(s) to ensure customer service and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor materials inventory to determine production schedules.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts to stakeholders and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations to forecast overtime requirements.
• Analyze daily backlog reports to monitor workload and capacity.
• Communicate schedule status at daily production meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling processes and information flow.

Skills

Production scheduling

Staff management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Manages the planning and establishment of production schedules, monitoring of materials inventories, tracking of progress of production, and reviewing of factors which affect production schedules.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs staffing, training, and performance management to develop and improve the production scheduling function
• Analyzes incoming production order requirements and oversees master manufacturing schedule for assigned site(s) to assure exceptional customer service and optimal manufacturing efficiencies
• Monitors materials inventory to effectively determine production schedules
• Communicates upcoming scheduling conflicts with key stakeholders and recommends solutions
• Collaborates with Operations team to forecast production labor overtime requirements
• Analyzes daily back-log business reports to monitor workload and capacity requirements
• Communicates schedule status and other related scheduling information at daily production meeting
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives for production scheduling process and information flow

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting

All Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations. They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with employer.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-t