Job Details

Production Scheduler

At Smurfit Westrock, we donu2019t just offer a job - we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team thatu2019s shaping the future of packaging.

Career Opportunity:

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for creating production schedules for manufacturing that safely and efficiently maximize plant production and minimizes cost to produce a quality product within specifications to customers. Their goal is to employ adequate service levels and product available to customers while being the liaison to the Customer Support, Supply & Operations Planning processes.u202F

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Schedule production across multiple shifts to include:

• Establish daily production plan(s)u202F

• Track orders and production information, adjust as necessaryu202F

• Maintain superior customer satisfaction throughon-timeif full deliveryu202F

• Daily coordination with production, customer service, graphics, maintenance, and shippingu202F

• Responsible for ensuring maximumutilizationand efficiency of all assets, including:u202F

• Maintainmaximumpossible total product availabilityu202F

• Maintain flexibility to makeoptimumuse of assetsu202F

• Help control business cost through schedule/mix management

• minimize freight costs through disciplined schedule managementu202F

• minimize paper waste and paper substitutions

• minimize downtime, change orders, andmanpower

• Optimize the network through proactive ordermanagementflexing between locations and assets resulting in increased throughput, decreased cost to serve and maximum service

• Create andmaintainreports for above responsibilities ensuring alignment to goals

• Generate machine capacity plans as part of the Demand & Supply PlanningProcessAnalyzemachine run metrics to ensure availability is consistent with demandu202F

• Manage and update the speed and availability data by machine that drive the supply demand model in support of the IBP processu202F

• Report capacity allocation by account for those where capacity is reserved

• Collaborate with all functional business units to ensure alignment of strategic initiativesu202F

• In sold out cycles, work w/ CustomerSupportand Inventory management to maximize sales order/replenishment and execute customer priorities.u202F

• Inunder soldcycles, work with Customer Support, Demand, and Inventory management teams toidentifyopportunities to optimallyutilizeavailable capacity.u202F

• Maintain standards, rules, exceptions, and customer tolerancesu202F

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager that fall within the scope and level of roleu202F

What you need to succeed:

• Bacheloru2019s degreeu202FPreferred; High school diploma-Required

• APICS Certification Preferredu202F

• 1-5 yearsu2019 experience in a process manufacturing environment (scheduling preferred)u202F

• Strong analytical skillsu202F

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectivelyu202F

• Ability to plan and organizing workload

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What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training withnumerouslearning and development opportunities.

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.